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A centre treating anything from sporting injuries to whiplash. The centre provides a calming space from within which fully qualified therapists provide a range of treatments. The services are intended to improve performance, mobilty and general wellness, enabling clients to live a healthier life. contact on 07770881876

Saturday, 12 March 2011

Training for a marathon - Runners Shin pain

Suffering from burning pain in the shins after a run?

The pain associated with shin splints is a result of fatigue and trauma to the muscle's tendons where they attach themselves to the tibia. In an effort to keep the foot, ankle and lower leg stable, the muscles exert a great force on the tibia. This excessive force can result in the tendons being partially torn away from the bone."
 
Treatment:
  • Deep tissue and soft tissue massage applied to the muscles to release muscle tightness and remove adhesions.
  • On palpation of the shins there will be pain and a build up of scar tissue; this needs to be removed with massage.
Massage will help to increase the strength and endurance of running and to help keep the muscles from re-injuring and to maintain level of running.

Read  a case study about a runners shin pain on  http://www.holisticlife.org.uk/casestudies_shin.html
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  1. Unknown13 March 2011 at 03:26

    I've suffered from shin pain / shin splints as a result of running & high impact dance - deep tissue massage was especially effective for me in breaking down scar tissue and revitalising the muscles and my ability to continue with the activities I enjoy - I highly recommend treatment of this kind - it gets results.

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