A lot of people believe that putting sugar in a gas tank will ruin an engine. In fact, that's undoubtedly what you thought when you dumped that 5-pound bag in there (I'm sure he deserved it, Susan). RAY: We know that sugar does not dissolve in gasoline.
If you strain your calf muscles, you may feel: 1  Sharp pain or weakness in the back of the lower leg. 2  The pain can quickly resolve, or can persist. 3  A throbbing pain at rest with sharp stabs of pain occurring when you try to stand or walk. 4  A feeling of tightness or weakness in the calf area.f you strain your calf muscles, you may feel: 1  Sharp pain or weakness in the back of the lower leg. 2  The pain can quickly resolve, or can persist. 3  A throbbing pain at rest with sharp stabs of pain occurring when you try to stand or walk. 4  A feeling of tightness or weakness in the calf area.
The vast majority of pulled calf muscles will heal completely within a few weeks without any treatment. Pulled muscles are also called muscle strains. They occur when muscle fibers are stretched beyond their normal length. The injury creates tears in the muscle that are usually tiny (microtears). In the most severe calf muscle strains, the entire muscle is torn, causing significant swelling and pain.