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I have identical symptoms. Deep hip pain (mine on one side) and pain as well in my calf that comes on in the middle of the night. I've tried everything: deep muscle massage, chiropractic, etc., and they only offer temporary results. I have, however, found one stretching exercise that works well. I do it either before I go to bed or in the middle of the night if I'm restless and can't sleep. Lie on your back with your butt flush against a wall. It will take some wiggling to get there. Raise your legs straight up against the wall with knees straight, and let the pressure of the wall help to stretch your calves. Stay in that position as long as you can stand it. It's not painful, but it is uncomfortable. After 5-7 minutes you will feel your hips drop, your spine straighten, and your calves will begin to loosen. Stay in that position as long as you can stand it, then go back to bed. Pain is gone. Another trick, while in bed, is to take a big pinch of the outside of either leg on the calf about 4 inches below the knee and simply hold it, pressing tightly for about 5 minutes. Voila. The pain resolves and you can go back to sleep. Good luck. Hope these help.