Some gastrocnemius tears heal on their own, others do not, depending on the extent of the tear, the patient’s physical condition, and other factors. If the extent of the tear is small, the patient may experience significant pain, but by reducing exercise and consuming nutritious substances such as fresh fish and shrimp, leaner beef, and fresh fruits and vegetables, the wound can gradually heal, and local heat and physical therapy can be applied during the healing period. If the tear is too large to heal on its own, it needs to be treated at the earliest possible time by a general or orthopedic surgeon or an emergency surgeon. The doctor will perform local debridement and suturing under anesthesia to sew up the torn area, followed by regular medication changes. Some patients may also need to take antibiotics for treatment, and must not do activities during the treatment period to help local recovery.