Is a cramped calf of the leg permanently curable?

[Newton3503]

Recently while jogging as usual (very slow) uphill, I felt sudden jerk on my left leg's calf, I instantly became unable to move further, had a tendency of further tearing of the tissue inside. seen a doctor, he said nothing more can be done just get rest no jugging for few weeks, it will heal itself. Pain lasted few days, still having uneasy feeling but recently I gained more confidence on the injury and started jogging slowly on the plain not uphill, I started feeling much better. unfortunately, this morning due to my suddent run my calf severly cramped again. Now Dr.is advising to do the dorsal ankle slab to maintain plantar flexion for 4 weeks i.e. plastering of the feet, have to walk with the help of Chrochette. Is it necessary to do the plaster, or is there any alternative medicine like chinese medicine ? please help me find out the solution. I am afraid whether this condition be cured permanently or not.

[RoRo9169]

Apparently you did not allow the initial injury to heal completely before you went jogging again causing further damage/injury to that area. Seems like the doctor wants to cast this to help it heal completely and properly. I cannot imagine any chinese medicine that is going to help the type of injury you caused. You need to rest this area completely and not even walk on it or you will do further damage. Follow your doctor's orders.

[kimber911oo6429]

well if you had just followed instructions in the first place, you probably wouldn't be faced with this. when a doctor says something, you should listen and do what they say. so many people think they know better than doctors. obviusly not in this case.