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Post by mattf on May 6, 2009 9:17:00 GMT -5
I seem to constantly have problems with my calves, cramps and tightness that keeps putting me out. this current spell i have not been able to do any running for ten days so far. i stretch and warm up and down, not sure what the propblem is. mostly occurs on down hill which makes me suspect a technique problem but not sure how to solve it.
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klinge
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Post by klinge on May 13, 2009 4:16:12 GMT -5
Hi matt
Claf tightness is a common problem. The problems you seam to be facing my be a technique issue. However it is more likely to be due to the muscle not being streched out enough. sometimes just streching isnt enough and if you run regularly you should look at getting a good sports massage. Aside from that make sure your hydration iscorrect including taking some electrolytes so your body salt levels are high. Also for streching purposes make sure you hold each strech for at least 15 seconds and repeat each strech at least twice. hope some of that helps.
martin
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Post by mbeveridge on May 13, 2009 9:46:08 GMT -5
@mattf I agree with klinge, but if you think it is a technique problem, your best bet is to understand what you're doing (and then what you're doing wrong) I guess downhill isn't something you could see on the Moti treadmill, but you could come to one of the group runs and ask a Moti 'leader' to watch you ...or Dave Bird [ wellpaced.com/about/] if you're in his group. Running downhill (specifically) is more likely to tire your quads than your calves, so a technique flaw may be fairly extreme and obvious to an experienced observer If you think it may be a general technique issue, Moti has video analysis on the treadmill. Or take a look at videoclips on the web ...eg. [ blog.irunfar.com/2008/12/how-to-run-trails.html] If it's technique, and you identify it, you may still want to get a physio/osteopath/massage consult, to fix the 'damage' you've already done more quickly Having said all that, you could choose to give us more info and see if anyone has different ideas. It could be that your shoes are worn and the impact is greater going downhill |
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Post by ben on Oct 8, 2009 6:15:03 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
Just replying to the thread. I'm Ben Tolson one of the massage therapists here at MOTI. Calf problems are a common occurrence and I would agree in principle at least with the above comments. One common pattern in this type of injury is that not enough stretching has been done then the millage increases whilst the amount of stretching done remains the same. Over time this leads to chronic tension in the calf which builds up lactic acid in the muscle which sticks more of the muscle fibers together. When this happens the muscle is now inefficient and its range of motion reduced so when this range of motion is exceeded this will result in pain or tears. Again as stated in previous replies this can be accelerated by bad technique. A good sports massage will help you on your way.
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Post by Physio John on Oct 8, 2009 8:48:01 GMT -5
Hi - Moti Physio here!
You don't say if the problem is one calf or both.
If the problem is symmetrical then probably the stretch and salts advice are the ones to go with.
If the problem is one sided then I would suspect bio-mechanics of the affected leg. When traced back this may involve the pelvis and spine. I would be glad to take a look and give my opinion in a FREE 15' open clinic, bookable at Moti.
Bests John
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