Compartment Syndrome
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14th Aug '09, 5:57pm
Hey all!!
I'm a sport and training fanatic! Love running. Last year I had surgery in both lower legs in 3 compartments in each leg to release the facia! I couldn't walk for 4weeks! But eventually I got back to training and did the 70.3 Ironman in January this year. After I did a 90km cycle race I rested for 1 month. When I started running again, I got compartment syndrome in one leg AGAIN!! So if I go for surgery again they will have to remove part of the facia. Which is a big surgery. I'm not very keen on doing it. But I love running. At the moment I can't even run 4min!
I need advice on what to do!! I want to run again but I'm not going for surgery.
Any advice?
Compartment Syndrome
9th Mar '10, 6:06pm
Overuse or excessive train may be the initial culprit of this condition coupled with inadequate soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) maintenance. I’m not referring to weight lifting or any other physical training but rather care for your muscles, ligaments, and tendons on a therapeutic level. Surgery while in some cases may be necessary it should absolutely be a last resort and avoided if possible after all else have failed. Even the maintenance of soft tissues (muscles, ligament, and tendons) are crucial for optimal rehab and preventative therapy after surgery.
Compartment syndrome, scar tissue, myofascial trigger point, and even low crossed syndrome (poor alignment of the pelvic do to tight restricted muscles) may all play a roll in the cycle of reoccurring injury especially scar tissue built up of the soft tissue (ligaments/muscles).
You may want to find a professional orthopedic/sports massage therapist train in ischemic pressure techniques, cross fiber friction therapy, ART techniques, or MyoSkeletal Alignment Techniques. Have them give you a full visual and physical assessment and go from there.
I would also advise you to chill out a little, relax, and take you time returning to rigorous training and competition. There will always be an event for you to compete in, you will always have time to train, but you only have one body if you don’t take care of it you will not get another one. Remember maintenance is prevention and prevention is maintenance. Maintenance and prevention are crucial for optimal performance and training.
I wish you well in your pursuit to wellness.
Ray Mingo CMT, PT