Symptoms of calf fasciitis

Fasciitis of the calf is commonly seen on the dorsal side of the calf, often due to chronic strain or acute injury to the fascia of the calf caused by cold, overexertion and long distance walking, and extensive sports. The following symptoms can occur: a. Pain, fasciitis can lead to inflammatory pain, often vague, without fixed pressure points, and pain is very pronounced when the ankle and knee joints are active. Localized pressure pain, in the case of calf fasciitis there can be significant localized pressure pain. Restriction of lower extremity activity, due to painful lower leg activity is significantly restricted, resulting in lower extremity activity impairment. In most cases, the patient will be able to recover from calf fasciitis with early rest and symptomatic treatment.