# Pain after cramp

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120>\
**Category:** Training\
**Created:** [June 28, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120 "2026-06-28T09:23:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Neil\_Partridge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/neil_partridge/32/96529_2.png) [@Neil\_Partridge](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Neil_Partridge)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120/1 "2026-06-28T09:23:38Z")

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I was woken the other morning by excruciating cramp in one calf. 2 days later and it is still painful so I assume I have damaged the muscle somehow. Do folks just train as normal? Take it easier? Stop entirely?

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**Author:** ![Graybeard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@Graybeard](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Graybeard)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120/2 "2026-06-28T09:37:32Z")

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Rarely, I’ve had delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a bad cramp, particularly if it lasted longer than usual. It’s similar to DOMS after weight lifting. If you think that is the case, some easy spinning is likely to help.

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**Author:** ![Neil\_Partridge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/neil_partridge/32/96529_2.png) [@Neil\_Partridge](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Neil_Partridge)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120/3 "2026-06-28T12:27:40Z")

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I did do a gentle ride yesterday… Today has been chopping down a tree… Will do another spin tomorrow.

Maybe I suggest a new feature: “failed workout due to being middle aged” 😬

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**Author:** ![TomasIvarsson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tomasivarsson/32/14045_2.png) [@TomasIvarsson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TomasIvarsson)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120/4 "2026-06-28T13:15:13Z")

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It has happened to me a couple of times. I don’t really adjust my training because of it. I do supplement with magnesium to prevent it from happening again. It usually helps.

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**Author:** ![Neil\_Partridge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/neil_partridge/32/96529_2.png) [@Neil\_Partridge](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Neil_Partridge)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pain-after-cramp/114120/5 "2026-06-29T05:22:20Z")

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Even walking is difficult on day 3 😬