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You've inspired me to finally finish a blog post I started several years ago. Here you go: https://rundomization.wordpress.com/2020/02/15/calf-attacks/

Hi James,
If this has been persistent/recurrent, I'd be inclined to have a chat with the GP about some blood tests to rule out things that can predispose to tendon or muscle injuries.

I would also definitely go for the scan. This may reveal something, for instance calcium deposits, which could benefit from a different approach to the manual therapy/exercise one.

A podiatrist may offer a different view point to the physio as well if you haven't been down this route.

David

Hi

I'd have expected it to have resolved by now, especially with rest and exercises. Most cases should resolve within a few months. There are two likely reasons or hasnt gone - either there is something continuing to cause it (which sounds less likely given what you've described ) or the damage that was done originally left some fibrotic/scar tissue that is still causing the symptoms.

Might be worth a chat with your GP - for persisting cases, it is sometimes worth checking bloods to rule out high cholesterol or diabetes. Current guidelines also advise referral to a specialist for symptoms persisting more than 6 months