What to do if your calves hurt from practicing tai chi

Practicing taijiquan calf pain is mainly considered to be the accumulation of lactic acid in the calf caused by practicing taijiquan, resulting in calf pain. It can be actively rested and generally relieved on its own, and it can also be treated by changing the position and using anti-inflammatory painkillers.
1. Active rest: If you practice tai chi for a long time without exercise, there may be a slight soreness, at this time to stop exercise and rest can be restored. It is suggested that boxing needs to be gradual, not too fast and too hard, and pay attention to warming up and stretching before and after boxing.
2. Improvement of posture: If the pain is caused by incorrect posture of the legs, it needs to be treated actively, you can actively improve the posture and gradually increase the intensity of training.
3. Medication: After examination, anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen and celecoxib, which are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers, can usually be used for treatment. Help relieve calf pain.
When calf pain occurs when practicing tai chi, it is recommended to go to the hospital, choose reasonable treatment plan under the guidance of the doctor, do not delay the condition and random unauthorized treatment.