The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone and runs down the back of the lower leg. Achilles tendinitis ... Untreated, the tendon can become torn or ruptured.

Muscle fibers can tear when a muscle is overstrained ... Baker's cyst Leg cramps Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—a blood clot in the lower leg Severe calf strains should be seen by a doctor.

If the tendons have completely torn away from the bone ... Breathe in and slowly lower the leg back down. Mild sartorius muscle pain can get better on its own, but sometimes, the injury is ...

Non-surgical: try and get to heal up on your own – only applies for a partial tear or a ‘non athlete’. Orthopaedic Surgeon: For a complete rupture, athletes, younger healthier patients – no surgery ...