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Question: I have been doing alot of running lately, and i keep getting dead legs, pins and needles and also getting alot of aches on the gastrocnemius muscle.
Why is that?
Answers: I have been doing alot of running lately, and i keep getting dead legs, pins and needles and also getting alot of aches on the gastrocnemius muscle.
Why is that?
Workouts such as stationary bicycling or pool running - these will allow maintenance of cardiovascular fitness.
Icing - to reduce inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin); naproxen (Aleve/Naprosyn) - are also a central part of rehabilitation.
A 4-inch wide Ace bandage wrapped around the region - to also help reduce discomfort.
Calf and anterior (front of) leg stretching and strengthening - to address the biomechanical problems discussed above and reduce pain.
Careful attention to selecting the correct running shoe based upon the foot type (flexible pronator vs. rigid supinator) - this is extremely important. In selected cases shoe inserts (orthotics) may be necessary.
Stretching and strengthening exercises are done twice a day.
Running - only when symptoms have generally resolved (often about 2 weeks), AND with several restrictions:
A level and soft terrain is best.
Distance is limited to 50% of that tolerated preinjury.
Intensity (pace) is similarly cut by one half.
Over a 3-6 week period, a gradual increase in distance is allowed.
Only then can a gradual increase in pace be attempted.
try placing a band right below the knee cap. It sounds like you have splints.
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eat bananas, drink gatorade, do yoga & swim. try cutting down on your workout as you may be overusing the muscles.
You need to stretch and warm up before and after running. Make sure the footwear you have is suited for the surface you are running on.