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Can the summer sun/heat make my back pain worse?

The answer to that is YES and here is why 👇🏻

Being prepared for any situation..

This is a hands on treatment
technique which involves the
mobilising and manipulation of the
bodies soft tissue and myofascial
structures. Having a Sports
Massage helps prevent and relieve
injuries that can manifest after
repeated strenuous physical
activity or injury.

Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Most people experience muscle pain at some time that typically resolves on its own after a few weeks. But for some people, muscle pain persists.

In people with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), sensitive spots are known as trigger points. These areas develop in the taut, ropey bands of the muscles (the fascia). When pressure is applied to these trigger points there is pain (called referred pain) in a different part of the body.

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What is a Calf Muscle Injury?

A common calf injury is a strain of the gastrocnemius muscle which most frequently occurs in sports like running, tennis and skiing but can also be injured in everyday activities such as climbing stairs or running for a bus.

Middle-aged athletes with tight calf muscles taking part in physical activity are commonly affected by this injury; however, unlucky everyday circumstances can also be responsible. It is caused when the calf muscle is suddenly forcibly lengthened and overstretched against its own contraction.

The tear can occur centrally or on either side of the muscle. The degree of this strain is graded from one to three.

Grade 1: A mild strain where only a few of the muscle fibers are strained. This usually takes 1-3 weeks for recovery. Often this grade of strain has little pain and does not impair functional activity

Grade 2: A moderate strain where more muscle fibers are torn but there is not a complete rupture. This usually takes 4-8 weeks for recovery and the individual can feel significant pain and loss of normal function of the calf muscle due to pain.

Grade 3: A severe tear where most of the muscle fibers are torn and can cause a complete rupture of the muscle. This usually takes 8-12 weeks recovery depending on the severity.