Dead Leg!!
The massive muscle bulk on the front of the thigh is the group of four muscles called as Quadriceps. A dead leg, quadriceps contusion, cork thigh, corky and quadriceps hemorrhage is damage to and secondary bleeding within the quadriceps.
The body region referred to as the calf is in the back of the leg, just below the knee. The calf is made up of mainly three significant muscles,
- two gastronomies muscles (medial and lateral)
- the soleus muscle
- A smaller muscle called the plantaris muscle.
Their calf region consists of mainly two bones,
- the larger tibia,
- The smaller fibula.
Heavy legs are often related as legs that feel weighted, stiff, tough, hard and tired as if the legs are heavy to lift and move forward. It might almost feel as if you’re dragging around a 5-pound bag of flour while walking.
Because heavy legs are the sign of some severe conditions, it’s vital that you look for treatment. When you realize what’s making your legs feel heavy and build up a treatment plan, you should have the capacity to control pain and carry on with a healthy life.
Cause
A dead leg is triggered by a direct blow to the thigh. This can occur by being hit by an object or by banging with another person. The blow crushes the quadriceps muscle against the underlying bone present this damages the muscle fibers and blood vessels of the quadriceps, resulting in bleeding and swelling.
The most usual cause of calf pain is the muscle injuries. Other reasons that may originate from circulation problems, knee joint problems and other conditions can make calf pain worse. But there is good news as well that the calf pain does not require any surgical intervention. Some of the more common causes include:
