Whether or not you can massage sore calves depends on the condition. Strenuous exercise and lumbar disc herniation caused by calf soreness can be massaged, lower extremity venous thrombosis caused by the massage can not be. 1. Strenuous exercise: can lead to the accumulation of lactic acid in the legs, leg soreness. Massage can play a role in promoting blood circulation, thus accelerating the metabolism of lactic acid and reducing the symptoms of soreness. Combined with moxibustion and hot compresses, the effect is even better. 2. Lumbar disc herniation: the pressure on the nerves of the calf can be sore and uncomfortable, in giving massage, moxibustion, closed, medication (ibuprofen and other pain relief), surgery and other treatments at the same time can be given to the massage, appropriate massage can play a role in relieving tendons and activating the role of the blood, and improve leg soreness is also very effective. 3. Lower extremity venous thrombosis: swelling and soreness of the lower extremities can also occur, massage can lead to dislodgement of blood clots and pulmonary infarction. Bed rest, elevation of the affected limbs, anticoagulation (molecular heparin sodium), thrombolysis (urokinase) and other treatments should be given. Calf pain may also be caused by other reasons, it is recommended to improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, give targeted treatment or treatment.