Calf sleeves when running

soon_to_run_a_marathon wrote:

I know these can be worn post workout - and I sometimes do - but interested to know how many run with these?

I have had my share of calf strains so I started wearing these to run in and it's been 6 months and so far, so good. I feel like they keep everything nice and tight. Could be purely placebo.

Have others been wearing these and wearing them long enough where you have seen they work as injury prevention for running, not just recovery?

"I feel like they keep everything nice and tight" would be counterproductive to avoiding strains

only beginners and hobby joggers wear them, just warm up and warm down properly and do your S&C/stretches. You don't need them.

I started wearing them after a scare with some none DVT blood clot issues in my calf. I continue to wear them. i seem to have had less calf and achilles problems since . I am now comfortable with them and wear them almost every run/hike. It might be placebo.. I hate how they look!! but they seem to help.

soon_to_run_a_marathon wrote:

I know these can be worn post workout - and I sometimes do - but interested to know how many run with these?

I have had my share of calf strains so I started wearing these to run in and it's been 6 months and so far, so good. I feel like they keep everything nice and tight. Could be purely placebo.

Have others been wearing these and wearing them long enough where you have seen they work as injury prevention for running, not just recovery?

I am 46 and have had calf issues since turning 40. Just had a calf heart attack last fall and have been wearing neoprene calf sleeves since returning. I think the compression and added warmth has been a benefit. At this point, I wear them every time I run. My calf are less tight and less hard and lumpy like they did the last few years without the sleeves, if that makes sense. I never had any of there issues when I was young, so if you are older, maybe you can relate more.

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soon_to_run_a_marathon wrote:

I know these can be worn post workout - and I sometimes do - but interested to know how many run with these?

I have had my share of calf strains so I started wearing these to run in and it's been 6 months and so far, so good. I feel like they keep everything nice and tight. Could be purely placebo.

Have others been wearing these and wearing them long enough where you have seen they work as injury prevention for running, not just recovery?

"I feel like they keep everything nice and tight" would be counterproductive to avoiding strains

only beginners and hobby joggers wear them, just warm up and warm down properly and do your S&C/stretches. You don't need them.

Wait until you turn 40. Deep sigh...

I'm almost 49 :)

It seems like - whether it's wearing them running or after running - that compression has no proven scientific advantage, but many people wear them. As I said - it may be in my head, but I just feel a bit more secure with them on. On easy runs, I may not wear them. But for long runs, tempos, etc. - I have been wearing them every time.

I have had a ton of calf issues. I have had periods of time where I spent a few weeks running or trying to recover with compression sleeves, but honestly I don't see any difference at all. It's all mental, and to some extent I think they can be counterproductive mentally by making me hyperaware of my calves at all times (which sometimes leads to compensation injuries).

I haven't worn them in about a year.

FFS.

Learn why you are getting calf problems and do the correct strength or flexibility exercises to fix it. A piece of fabric won't stop any significant niggle or injury.

I had some calf issues last year and bought calf sleeves, but they made absolutely zero difference. In fact, they only made me feel hotter and I just wanted to rip them off (it was very warm at the time). I will say though that I sometimes wear compression socks for recovery, but never for running. It could be placebo, but a very good one for me!

dwightschultz wrote:FFS.

Learn why you are getting calf problems and do the correct strength or flexibility exercises to fix it. A piece of fabric won't stop any significant niggle or injury.

Exactly! Personally I don't want something that constricting on my calves. Find out what the problem is and fix it.

dwightschultz wrote:

FFS.

Learn why you are getting calf problems and do the correct strength or flexibility exercises to fix it. A piece of fabric won't stop any significant niggle or injury.

It might if you are fuucking cold all of the time and pulling things because the muscles are so cold and tense.