How to relieve calf belly cramps should be differentiated. If the calf cramp occurs after prolonged walking or strenuous exercise, the correct approach should be for the patient to lie in a supine position, with the therapist elevating the affected limb, straightening the knee joint and extending the ankle joint extremely dorsally, so that the calf gastrocnemius muscle is under tension and the pain can be relieved. If a herniated lumbar disc compresses a nerve, resulting in referred pain or discharge-like pain in the gastrocnemius region of the calf, the pain is generally more intense, with a tingling sensation or discharge-like pain. The correct treatment at this time should be to treat the primary cause, which is a herniated lumbar disc, usually with medication, or physical therapy such as lumbar traction, tui-na, or acupuncture. Commonly used drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers and dehydrating anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Cilobal capsules and abortifacient tablets.