tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post1516927013331430590..comments2023-08-28T03:26:00.474-07:00Comments on Just Keep Running: Hello Again, Calves & ShinsPaulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17086887061737386391noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-29562930200223617382013-05-10T22:55:03.198-07:002013-05-10T22:55:03.198-07:00How's your calves and shins? I tried to add ru...How's your calves and shins? I tried to add running on my weekly activities, but I failed. My metabolism is not really good reason why I had to find a healthy way for me to lose weight and I thought running will do good to me. Unfortunately, I had my calves injured and had to go through different therapies and medications. Although most of it are good, the only treatment that helped me heal was stem cell therapy. I had 8-week therapy with my ortho surgeon, Dr Purita. I should not forget to mention that I had fever for 4 days after my last session and calves were swelling for about 2 weeks, but after that, they went back to normal. Now, I still try to run for few miles a week but it is more of a jogging now. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894787956803598507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-77474928818062318082012-07-20T12:01:24.441-07:002012-07-20T12:01:24.441-07:00Sorry you are having these issues! The only time I...Sorry you are having these issues! The only time I have dealt with these in particular were when making the move to minimalism and different form. Now they are pretty solid and don't bug me. Anyhow--I know this is counterintuitive, but I'd stop stretching the areas. Sometimes this can make the issue worse--stretching tissue that is already strained. One other thought would be to use the "stick" and try to find trigger points to roll out. Good luck with it.misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-18751766232157689612012-07-19T22:44:04.283-07:002012-07-19T22:44:04.283-07:00So sorry it's been bothering you again, Paulet...So sorry it's been bothering you again, Paulette :( Regular visits to a chiropractor who specializes in working with athletes have helped me through most similar problems I've had. ART, electric shock therapy, and PT guided by the chiro have all helped! If you haven't done so in the past, I'd strongly recommend going to a chiro. If you're ever in the city, I'll take you to the one I see - he's amazing! And our work insurance covers him :D Let me know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170073971849883316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-17258109241550805372012-07-19T16:14:54.244-07:002012-07-19T16:14:54.244-07:00I'm trying that right now! I booked sports mas...I'm trying that right now! I booked sports massage/ART for Monday too. Thank you!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086887061737386391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-81716455965503541442012-07-19T15:54:58.926-07:002012-07-19T15:54:58.926-07:00That's very helpful - thanks! So it wasn't...That's very helpful - thanks! So it wasn't compartment syndrome then? I wondered about that during my internet diagnosis session...I booked sports massage/ART for Monday.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086887061737386391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-70881249318261163272012-07-19T09:31:20.547-07:002012-07-19T09:31:20.547-07:00I get calf tightness fairly often but not the kind...I get calf tightness fairly often but not the kind of pressure that you're describing. It may be a good idea to get checked out by a Sports doc?Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05964568427166448009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-9144136463701176022012-07-19T06:47:34.563-07:002012-07-19T06:47:34.563-07:00This was recommended to me by a running store owne...This was recommended to me by a running store owner for shin splints: When you are sitting at your desk, have your legs at a 90-degree and then flex your feet up/down. It strengthens the shin area. I did it for 1-day and have not have shin splints since. <br /><br />Like the other 2 commenters, I would also recommend regular ART treatments from a chiropractor. I've been seeing mine monthly for almost 2 years and it really helps a lot. Recently I've had some IT Band issues so I've been going to the UCSF RunFit program to help improve my form/mechanical issues. They've also been doing Graston's and it's also made a huge difference. I'd highly recommend checking out the UCSF Programs - RunSafe and/or RunFit. Great, great programs for runners.naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043534054850791960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-24931643417595476832012-07-19T04:51:16.014-07:002012-07-19T04:51:16.014-07:00I haven't had the calf issue, but I second Amy...I haven't had the calf issue, but I second Amy's recommendation for ART. I went to a chiropractor (which my insurance covered) to get ART for my IT Band and it really helped. I also got "soft tissue work" (basically incredibly painful massage) at the PT. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772404434256224175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1962382630559934764.post-26612717165150487082012-07-19T04:29:04.131-07:002012-07-19T04:29:04.131-07:00I've struggled too. Finally went to Physical T...I've struggled too. Finally went to Physical Therapist who specializes in ART & Graston and think I'm past it! <br />When I told him I sometimes felt pressure (like I'm wearing a tight sock or rubber band) he was concerned I might have compartment syndrome and tested me for it.<br />Oh, and I did everything that you did before going to the PT with temporary success.AmyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037851599714423746noreply@blogger.com