Tag: leg injuries pain

Fractured Patella for Runners – Hairline Fractures

chris February 25, 2022

A hairline kneecap fracture is a simple crack in the bone (the patella is still in one piece). Hairline fractures are also known as stress fractures and are rare in the kneecap. They can occur in athletes, such as marathon runners, and may be due to overuse. A stress fracture of the patella may be difficult to see on an X-ray. The main symptom is a pain in the front of the knee that gets worse over time.

Facts on IT Band (iliotibial) & Massage for the IT Band in Santa Barbara, Ca.

chris April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

The iliotibial band (IT band) is also known as the iliotibial tract or Maissiat’s band. It’s a long piece of connective tissue, or fascia, that runs along the outside of your leg from the hip to the knee and shinbone. The IT band helps to extend, abduct, and rotate your hip.

Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)

chris April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

In particular, deep tissue massage is the technique of choice for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Deep tissue massage is particularly helpful because it loosens the tendons, ligaments, and fascia that have become painfully tight over time, relaxing them back into their normal posture.

Piriformis Syndrome

chris February 22, 2020February 28, 2021

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatic nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain).

Massage for Sciatic Nerve Pain in Santa Barbara

chris August 8, 2019February 28, 2021

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. … The most distinctive sign of sciatica is pain that radiates from your lower back into the back or side of your legs. It can range from a mild ache to sharp, severe pain. You can also get numbness, tingling, and weakness in your leg or foot.

Massage for Labrem Hip Tear, Santa Barbara, Goleta

chris May 11, 2019May 7, 2023

Massage for Labrum Hip Tear -Massage therapy is very beneficial in controlling chronic pain and the difficulties with limited movement of the hip joint. Massage therapy helps in promoting the recovery process and in strengthening the muscle tissue which leads to the prevention of repetitive or re-injuries in the future. Massage therapy is thought to be an excellent solution for treating muscle spasms/stiffness and muscle tension.

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