Physio appointment booked.
Last few training sessions (running specific) have been cut short due to my right leg muslcles (calf and shin) getting so tight I basically have to stop running. This is only after a few km of running!
Never had any issues before, feel like I'm ripe for an injury if I push it too hard. Need to figure it out. 👎
I like running as much as the next psychopath, but too many injuries left me unable to do consistent distance. This recent chat made me not feel so guilty hanging it up for other exercise
You need a foam core roller to relax the muscles, and/or do some yoga and pilates.
I do actually have a roller, but I don't use it that much. Maybe I should try a roll before a big workout.
I just don't understand why all of a sudden though...😭
roll after a workout too
magnesium can help loosen muscles as well
Hmm interesting, I'll look this up. Not something I supplement currently 🤔
Tight leg muscles can pull your knee out of ideal forward hinging. I'm stretching all 4 sides of each leg and using magnesium brine spray to relax the muscles.
-Put foot on couch and inner thigh stretch
-Sit legs flat on ground and try to touch toes (loop towel below toes and pull to help)
-Do the 'couch stretch' shin lines up on back of couch, lean back towards foot
-For outer leg, put right leg over left hip/shoulder and loop towel below toes with a slight twist so that it's pulling the toes in as you stretch
