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safste · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 Location: rossendale

I have not been running for that long and am a member of the Monday night group.
I am 40+ and over weight. I have in my short time running been plagued with injuries pulled calf and thigh. But my main problem has been sore calves after and during running, I had sorted the calf problem by having my running checked and getting some new shoes. I am know having problems with the back of one of my ankles, has any one any advice? A lad at work how has done some running has advised me to go to a physio! If this is a good course of action can anyone tell me of a good one locally and how much do they charge?
Confused

Hugh Jarse · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 46

See post 'Physio' below. This guy will sort you out

Peter Morgan 01204 707335 324 Bolton Road, Kearsley BL4 8NG.

Loads of people from the club have been charges £28 after first visit (bit more first time). Not yet had any negative feedback.

Gareth · Joined: 05 Mar 2008 Posts: 21

Hi,
had exactly the same problems when I started running last year. As you say, proper shoes fixed most of the the calf problems, but the sore ankles carried on for quite a few months. I suppose a lot of it is due to all the extra pounding they're suddenly taking, and it takes a while for them to get used to it. Ankles a particular problem for me when first running off-road.

Having said that, no harm in getting a proper professional opinion... no point in doing yourself permanent damage now and finding later that it could have been avoided.

rick etts · Joined: 21 May 2008 Posts: 5

Alot of people have problems when they first start out.
It could be a variety of things together causing it. Like running too much, too far too often, running on hard surfaces is a bugger as your constantly pounding the same muscles, lack of proper stretching before and after, dehydration, being overweight.
It might be worth going to a physio if the problems are bad and dont imrove with proper warm ups/downs.
But im tight and prefer to spend my hard earned on other stuff. ( like fell shoes lol)

safste · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 Location: rossendale

I did find the phisio posted after i had put this on. I am worried I may be causing damage, i did a 3 mile race monday put ice pack on as soon as i got home and ibuprofen gel (wonderful stuff) but tue morning I could put my weight on it but I was hobbling a bit! by tue night it is relativly OK. Its stopping me doing my three sessions a week though!
So I think I will give the phiso a ring and see how I get on. Because at this rate it will be 10 years before I ill need to bye any fell shoes LOL Laughing

and all my injuries have been on my left leg? Now my left hip is starting to play up a little. So thanks again.

Rod the Plod · Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 112

I have been to Peter Morgan with a variety of injuries, including calf and can vouch wholeheartedly for him. Although a remedial masseur as opposed to a physio he is far better than any physio I have ever been to and what's more considerably CHEAPER!

safste · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 Location: rossendale

having had 4 sessions with Peter I did my first proper training session last night.
It was good to be back Razz

But it was almost like starting all over again. (as regards fitness level).

Rod the Plod · Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 112

safste · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 Location: rossendale

Calves are fine still doing plenty of stretches though, tendon still gets a little tender and inflamed. I am still self massaging and applying ice as required.
I am going to build running back up slowly though. Laughing