If you want to recover quickly from a calf strain, you need a professional doctor to develop a suitable treatment plan depending on your condition. Common treatment methods include rest, cold compresses, hot compresses, medication and surgery. 1. Less severe strains: bed rest, braking and elevation of the affected limb are the mainstays. Cold compresses can be applied within 24 hours of injury to help the affected limb reduce pain, and hot compresses can be applied locally after 8 hours to accelerate blood circulation and promote tissue recovery. If the pain is severe, take ibuprofen, diclofenac and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor to relieve the symptoms. 2. Heavy strains: Again, bed rest, braking and elevation of the affected limb is the main focus. Cold compresses can be applied within 24 hours and localized hot compresses can be applied after 48 hours. If the strain is serious, there are muscle tears, rupture, if necessary, can follow the medical advice for surgical treatment. It is recommended that patients with calf strain consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment, pay attention to bed rest, avoid strenuous activities, do not blindly treatment, to avoid the adverse consequences.