I have this recurring problem where I get real knots in my calves after running. They are fine while I run, I do my stretches ok and if I keep walking no problems. As soon as I sit down - ouch they seem to just go hard and bunch up. I've had massage and even accupuncture on one but it still keeps coming back. I am trying this new 'chi running' style and have no problems anywhere else in my body, just there. Do you thing it might be the change from runing by pushing off the toes to placing the whole foot down?? Any solutions please.
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in the meantime stretch and stretch warmed up muscle, do calf strengthening exercises (the best ones are the same as achiles strengtheners eg http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/achilles-tendonitis.html
There are modifications all runners should experiment with like stride length, stride rate, upper body position, hip extension etc but these are all natural stages of the running / gait cycle.
If you had to run from danger would you do it Chi or Pose style..? Keep it natural to avoid injury.
What I find most beneficial about the chi-technique is the postural stance as I find this protects my back during in running but yes you do have to concentrate. I also appreciate the philosophy of not being so goal orientated and more enjoying running in the moment. I also like the chi technique for running up hills but agree that there is probably nothing particularly revolutionary about this.
I've been self-massaging my tight calf and stretching along with all my other muscle groups. I'll start adding in some calf strengthing exerises as don't want to pick up another injury.
Incidently I met the Brooks rep this morning and he commented that I was particularly strong in the lower leg and needed to take care of myself. I didn't want to appear stupid so didn't ask him to explain what he meant.
Maybe I could work it into a new chat up line - would you like to come back to my place and examione my strong lower legs???? Maybe not...