Snapping hip syndrome is signalled through skipping that occurs during the hip flexion and extension, sometimes with pain. It can occur amongst people who often flex the hip joint in a strenuous way, e.g. runners, athletes, people doing weightlifting, dancers, and rowers.
Deep tissue massage (DTM) is a massage aimed at removing tension in the myofascial system by relaxing, lengthening and making the tissues more elastic. It is made without the use of olive oil or with its minimum amount to better affect the fascia. Deep massage can be performed passively or with active participation of the patient, i.e. the therapist massages and the patient performs movement. During this massage, trigger points are also removed, i.e. excessively strained muscle fibers, which during pressure cause a lot of pain that can radiate. It is an unpleasant feeling, but it brings a quick effect. Already after the first massage, patients feel a marked improvement and relief.
Stretching, which is a very important element of any workout
Dear runners! The season is nearly in full swing, so it’s time to focus on solid preparation. Probably each of you knows that stretching after running prevents injuries. However, is everyone really aware of the importance of stretching? Does each of you know the mechanism of stretching? I will now explain how it works.
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Generally, sciatica is a condition in which some structure is compressed on the sciatic nerve. This nerve comes from the so-called sacral plexus, i.e. the connection of nerve roots coming out of the segments of the spine from L4 to S3. Further passes through the buttock, along the back of the thigh, and in the popliteal below it branches to the tibial and common peroneal nerve, which run down to the toes of the foot. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the human body.
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Are you physically active? Do you run a lot, walk, play football?
So you can struggle with such ailment as the antero-medial pain of the tibia, which begins during training (which cannot be dispersed), or after training. The name of this disease is shin splints, more precisely MTSS (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome). The pain is dull, diffuse, stinging, not allowing the continuation of activity. The medial part of the lower leg is very tender, lumps may appear.
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