Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. When a disc herniation occurs, the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebra is pushed outside its normal position.
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View image. A calf strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon in the back of your leg below your knee. This area of your leg is called the calf. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone. This type of injury is often called a pulled muscle.You can strain your calf muscle when you do an activity that involves pushing off forcefully from your toes.his area of your leg is called the calf. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone. This type of injury is often called a pulled muscle. You can strain your calf muscle when you do an activity that involves pushing off forcefully from your toes.