what does a strained calf muscle feel like
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.