A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk in the spine is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain the calf.
Problems that affect the Achilles tendon can cause pain radiating into the calf.
Pressure or damage to the sciatic nerve can caue leg pain that radiates to the calf.
A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk in the spine is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain the calf.
Problems that affect the Achilles tendon can cause pain radiating into the calf.