The first thing you need to do to relieve a calf muscle strain is to pay strict attention to rest and protection. Because of the injury itself, if you continue to move it will aggravate the injury and is not conducive to the repair of the injury. For swelling, the affected limb needs to be elevated to facilitate venous return and help reduce swelling. After 48 hours after the injury can be scalding, scalding can be used externally to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis of Chinese herbs, boiled and then smoked to promote blood circulation and improve the role of symptoms. For such patients, you can cooperate with physical therapy methods, such as acupuncture, baking electricity is more conducive to the recovery of muscle strains.