I iced it the first couple of days and am keeping the calf wrapped during the day and elevate it as often as I can. I have not been to the doctor as I thought I would be given the same instructions I am already following. But the bruising and swelling concerns me. Robin - From your description of the location of the pain and swelling, several diagnoses are possible. Irregardless of the final anatomic diagnosis, obtaining a thorough evaluation by a physician trained in athletic injuries of the lower extremity may be warranted.
Turf toe is a painful jam or hyperextension of the big toe.
The condition is more common on artificial turf, but can happen on grass as well. Immediate treatment includes the RICE regimen, and wearing a stiffer shoe prevents aggravation of the injury. Splinting the toe or special orthoses can also help . The importance of coaches, trainers, and physicians recognizing the severity of a turf toe injury cannot be overstated. The late sequelae of hyperextension injuries can lead to retirement from professional athletics.