Terry

Runner, Veteran, Specialising in Musculoskeletal and Myofascial Pain, Sports Injury blogger

[Terry @TotalMSK]

@jonomurphy7 @UKRunChat I would be inclined to get some hands-on soft tissue work done on the lower legs, check foot/ankle proprioception and then build based on that with appropriate proprioceptive, strengthening and stretching type exercises.

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@TriDorisimo @UKRunChat I had a locking knee issue many years ago, it would repeatedly lock and give way. It was a meniscus tear and found via MRI, though diagnostic ultrasound should work too. It occurred after a long period equivalent to ultramarathon type training.

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@UKRunChat Much like the pain some Sports massage therapists can put somebody through, highly unpleasant at the time until the endorphins kick in afterwards.

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@MarkOrmrod Enjoy the talk and pubs if you get a chance. There’s plenty of great old pubs in and around the colleges, including one with ties from WWII on the ceiling, The Bear.

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@Ralph_Ire @UKRunChat @MrHairyHaggis I would get it looked at in the first instance as others mentioned. Lots of possible causes and no too injuries are exactly the same, so treatment should not be either. Previously unresolved ankle injuries can also cause such problems and many other running injuries.

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@tomgoom Maybe you could explain that where patient feels symptoms is not necessarily the root cause and that you are trained in assessment and can legally diagnose. Without proper assessment and diagnosis any treatment is pure guesswork and could even make things worse/prolong recovery.

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@Myboysmum @andrew_langdon @UKRunChat I have to second that, most probably shoe size.

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@shufflerdannyg @UKRunChat Lots of possible reasons as others have said, temperature, stress, nutrition, recovery, over training etc. self maintenance can make a difference too, stretching, SMR and even getting the occasional soft tissue leg treatment. Not an agonizing sports massage, Pain is not required

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@MissAllenPE @UKRunChat @runnersworld There are lots of possible reasons for calf pain, including unresolved soft tissue trauma within the lower leg and or unresolved ankle injuries. Hands on soft tissue work and proprioceptive rehab can address both. Stretching, rollers, rest and prescriptive exercise have limits

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@Killi87 @UKRunChat Personally, I would not necessarily be set on one profession. I find a combination of hands on work, prescriptive exercises and professional guided self help work best. There can be many causes of any specific injury and those needing taking into account, no one fits all solution

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@jodie_colby @UKRunChat There are limits on what can be achieved with stretching and massage. Also, there can be wide variations in knowledge and experience between massage therapists. I would consider other options, Chiropractor, Osteopath or Physio. Just find a good one through personal recommendation

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@Jennifergaunt11 @UKRunChat It should be a setting in the health app, under running/walking and unit or distance and then unit

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@whoateallthepye @UKRunChat I guess it partly depends on how many stats you want and also how often you want to charge the watch. You can pay a lot for a watch that does things you never use. There are plenty of accurate watch options out there, with HRM straps or wrist sensors.

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@AverageJoeRuns @UKRunChat @WhatTheFartlek @runnersworlduk With cramps or muscle spasms I would be inclined to avoid stretching the area and get some soft tissue treatment to release the area. Cramps or spasms one area can be due to issues elsewhere, vitamin/mineral deficiencies or other causes.

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@Metal_Jo85 @UKRunChat @runningpunks I would definitely get it looked at, as there are at least two conditions known as runners knee. Also, the cause of runners knee can differ between each person. A good Chiro, Osteo, Physio or Sports therapist should be able to help. It should not take many treatments either.

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@Biggs010 @DudleyGroupNHS @UKRunChat If the knee has been throbbing while running on tarmac it sounds like something is going on with biomechanics. I’d be inclined to get it looked at and resolved, rather than just pushing through. The issue might arise from below or above the knee and on either side.

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@HannahCassap @UKRunChat A tight ITB is usually a symptom of something else, lower down the chain (foot, ankle, knee), the hip or above. An issue could be on the same or opposite side to the problem. Easily sorted based on experience. I would look elsewhere if I had seen little benefit in 3 treatments.

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@littlecinnamon @UKRunChat I suspect the leg injury may have a lot to do with it. I wrote an article on plantar fasciitis a while back, which explains more about the mechanics. There are direct links with the leg, plantar tension and foot and ankle. Here is the short url https://t.co/BGOmFRi56k

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@Leekemp29Kemp It will be important to do some Proprioceptive ankle rehab, as soon as it is safe to do so. Otherwise, you are likely to notice other issues at a later date. Some soft tissue work can also be helpful, as ankle injuries can create a lot of tissue change/damage. All fairly easy