Sometimes strained muscles bleed, resulting in bruising around your calf that can extend to your ... cause the tendon fibers to break down and tear. Tears can lead to a dull ache or tenderness ...

More severe strains may be caused by a complete tear of the muscle, which can lead to a loss of function. How long a calf strain lasts depends on the severity and location of the injury.

Neuer, 38, suffered a torn calf muscle during Bayern’s 3-0 over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League last-of-16. The veteran goalkeeper returned from training last week and ...