Sore calves after standing for a long time may be caused by calf muscle strain, varicose veins in the lower limbs, lumbar disc herniation and other factors. Can be relieved by appropriate rest, massage, elevation of the lower limbs, traction and other methods. 1. Calf muscle strain: due to standing for a long time the calf muscles are in a tight state, lactic acid in the calf easily lead to calf muscle strain, or varicose veins in the lower limbs, standing for a long time after the calf blood stagnation caused by calf soreness, you can usually rest properly to avoid standing for a long time, and at the same time on the calf soreness at the same time to massage, relieve the calf muscle tension, and promote the lactic acid subside. Improve the symptoms of calf soreness. 2. varicose veins of the lower limbs: varicose veins of the lower limbs may also lead to poor blood circulation in the calves causing the symptoms of soreness and swelling, you can accelerate the blood circulation in the calves by applying hot compresses, you can also elevate the lower limbs, so that the lower limbs of stagnant blood dissipation, relieve the soreness of the calves. 3. Herniated lumbar disc: If the calf soreness is caused by a herniated lumbar disc compressing the peripheral nerves, you can reduce the lumbar vertebrae’s pressure on the nerves through traction to alleviate the symptoms of calf soreness. If standing for a long time calf soreness for a long time without relief, it is recommended to go to the hospital, improve the relevant examination, under the guidance of the doctor for formal treatment.