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My ankle journey
I am sharing this with all you good people on the dash because I am so fucking mad it took so long for me to learn it and if I can spare one (1) person the agony it will be worth it.
So for like...oh, 8 or 9 months, I've been struggling with pain/inflammation/tendinitis in my left Achilles tendon. I don't know what caused it. It just started up (welcome to middle age, this shit happens). It wasn't severe enough to be debilitating, but it was annoying and limiting. It was also intermittent, in that some days it would be very painful and other days hardly at all. The kind of shoe I was wearing affected it a lot.
Now, I have bone spurs on both heels (it's just a thing that happens as you get older sometimes). I'm also aware that heel pain is usually the result of tight calf muscles that pull and irritate the tendon. I tried stretching that calf muscle. You know the stretch, this bitch right here:
I did it all the time. I also iced the ankle after walking for awhile, hoping to avoid inflammation. Results were...unsatisfying.
I went to:
A chiropractor
A podiatrist
A physical therapist
A bodywork coach
They all gave me some variation on the "strengthen your calf muscle, stretch your calf muscle" advice. I continued doing this without results.
I was getting frustrated, and a little afraid that this was just my life now. Finally, I thought...maybe some targeted massage might help. I asked for rec on a local FB site and was pointed to a woman who specializes in therapeutic massage including cupping, etc.
I went to her a week ago.
She spent over half our first session working on my left lower leg. Within about 10 minutes of making my eyes water, she uttered the sentence I did not know I had been waiting to hear:
"Oh, it's your soleus."
Excuse me, what?
"It's your soleus that's the culprit. It's all tied up and stiff." She started digging into it and I felt literal sparks run up my leg as she released adhesions and got the muscle moving a little. When she finally put the leg down, it felt like it was on fire with all the blood rushing into it.
She said, "You'll need to stretch your soleus. It'll clear up, but it'll take a bit of time - tendons take ages to heal."
But I HAVE been stretching.
"No, you haven't. The usual straight-leg calf stretch only stretches the gastrocnemius, that's the big belly muscle in your calf. That's not your problem. That stretch doesn't stretch the soleus. Don't worry, I'll show you how to stretch it."
My mind is spinning.
So here are the muscles in question:
The gastroc (as the pros call it) just attaches down the back but the soleus runs underneath it from the knee around the side to the heel. The lower part above the ankle is where it typically gets tight and forms adhesions.
To stretch it, you do the same calf thing where you put your foot back and press your heel to the ground, but you have to do it with your KNEE BENT:
The bent knee keeps the gastroc from engaging. It's one of those selfish muscles (like traps) - if you give it an inch, it'll just take over and prevent other muscles from working or stretching. There are other ways to stretch the soleus but this is the easiest and you can literally do it anywhere. I've been doing it while standing and waiting for things (the elevator to come, the toast to toast). You just put the heel back and bend the knee. It's kind of like curtseying.
The minute I did this stretch, I could FEEL where it was pulling on my tendon. I knew that THIS had been the problem.
The massage therapist also told me to stop icing my heel. She said icing is for an acute injury, but a more chronic aggravation needs heat, to increase blood flow for healing. She recommended elevation with heat every day (I've been doing it in bed during "phone before bed" time).
I have been doing the soleus stretch at least half a dozen times a day for almost a week, and the ankle is at least 70% better. It is still a little tight and tender, but the improvement is significant. I think a few more weeks will have it feeling normal.
I am...blown away by this. This massage therapist was able to pinpoint an issue in only a few minutes that eluded all the other professionals I saw. I can't wait to go back to her and have her solve all my other problems, tbh.
#massage therapy#soleus muscle#achilles tendon#bodywork#i am so mad i didn't go to her last winter#why did nobody else tell me this#physical therapy
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A little hand relief for a fellow book lover. He was very obedient and did exactly what I told him. Before I took the towel away it was obvious that he was enjoying the massage. there was a significant vertical holding up the fabric like a tent.
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Remember⊠Kobido is a natural face lift treatment adapted to the aesthetics of your face, neck and dĂ©colletĂ©, that sets back time, making you look more defined, younger looking and refreshed. Due to its deep and thorough techniques this massageâs side effects result in extreme relaxation and deep emotional release.
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Iâm reviewing traditional Chinese medicine and Tui-Na massage for part of my required CEUs, and Iâd forgotten that my textbook has a model with a very prominent dick.
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Asian guy receiving professional massage
#massage#gaymassage#massage therapy#body massage#asian#asian men#gay#gay men#relaxion#Relaxing#wellness#so hot đ„đ„đ„#men#treatment
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Therapist
Massage my spirit, unhitch my soul
Caress my mind, take full control
I feel your warmth, with each hot coal
You heal me slowly, and make me whole
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freudian implications, m.d
#been reading up on lacanian psychoanalytical theory lately <3 so expect me to talk about house md in that lens#but anyways. chase oedipus complex real <3 chase psychosexual obsession with twin sibling figures [thirteen & cameron] real <3#chase psychosexual obsession with his BOSS/FATHER/GOD figure real!!!#just so strange & complex... they had to give all of the weird psychosexual issues to this one man#house md#robert chase#house s7#s7 e4#massage therapy#disasterpiece.png
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People who are exposed to life's realities experience eye strain.
Cracking the Code: Life's Realities and the Eye Strain Dilemma
In the realm of ocular well-being, a Reality Check unveils an intriguing correlation between life's unfiltered truths and the pervasive issue of eye strain. Delving into this intricate tapestry, one encounters the enigmatic concept of Eyeris 3 Gold Benefits, a term that resonates with those navigating the labyrinth of existence.
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Love the moodboard for your happy endings fic đ©·
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I think it sums up the fic nicely đ
(Clarke gripping the sheet for dear life while Lexa rides her like a mechnical bull)
#ask#massage au#massage therapy#i made a moodboard for Bad Cop too#just need to finish this chapter so I have an excuse to post it
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âswingingâ (c) Bernd Walz
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Descending Modulation: Why Massage Therapy Can Alleviate Pain Posted by Mark Olson | Oct 24, 2019 | Massage, Massage Science [Thanks Barbara Sharp Lmt]
âClients walk out of a massage session feeling better, not because circulation was altered in the tissue or because of any direct mechanical manipulation of soft tissues, but because of the symphony of nociceptive modulatory activity that emerges both from tactile input and from the meaning the client derives from environmental and social cues. (11)
Once we understand that the tissue is (often) not the issue and how pain is generated and modulated in the brain, we can realize that placebo effects are nowhere near fake but rather an essential therapeutic tool to wield against the real basis for pain. Understanding the mechanisms of descending modulationâs nonspecific effects means that our treatment strategy doesnât require mechanical focus on the region with the pain. It also means that educating our clients about how pain works becomes part of the treatment (since it can further enhance descending inhibition), and that what and how we communicate to the client about their condition plays a much more central role than what would be expected with the common, passive, unidirectional, tissue-centric model of pain.
Classes on effective listening and communication skills may truly be more valuable than classes in one massage modality or another.â I think the Neuromuscular Reprogramming model using competent, exacting and still soft manual muscle testing fulfills the active communication aspect better than words. Gently teaching a nervous system how to achieve a motion or hold a joint using a fully balanced set muscles does reduce pain.
#NMR#Neuromuscular Reprogramming#jocelyn olivier#bodywork#Massage Therapy#stress#stress reduction#Body Alive#Structural integration Atlanta
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Ankle journey continues
I'm so, so gratified at the number of people replying to or reblogging my Ankle Journey post about how a new massage therapist helped solve a nagging ankle issue. So many people have been struggling with the same thing and if that soleus stretch helps I'm thrilled!
I'm going back to the massage therapist tonight and I'm eager to hear if my leg feels more loose and agile to her given all the stretching I've been doing.
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Professional massage for a hairy daddy
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Day 28: Massage
Emile treats Remy to a massage in an attempt to help him relax. But much to Remy's dismay (and Emile's excitement), Remy's a little bit ticklish on his back ribs and lower back. Can he tolerate it, even while Emile finds it funny?
Day 28! Another massage fic, cause why not. Remy and Emile are back, baby! I hope you like it!
Dr. Picani walked up to Remy, and smirked at him. âI want you to close your eyes and come with me.â Emile told him.Â
âOooh? A little surprise? For moi?!â Remy reacted, surprised.Â
âYup! But close your eyes first!â Emile ordered with a giggle before grabbing his hand. When Remy had his eyes closed and his left hand over his eyes, Emily brought Remy into the usual therapy room and closed the door. âOpen your eyes.â Emile told him. When he opened his eyes, Emile presented the room to him excitedly. âTada!â he declared happily.Â
Remy looked around, and noticed that the room was pretty much the sameâŠonly it was set up as a massage room instead of a therapy room. âWowâŠItâs kindaâŠlooks like you moved only 3 things, Emile.â Remy admitted.Â
Emile laughed as he placed his hands on Remyâs shoulders. âWell, kindaâŠbut that doesnât matter. You need a break, and Iâm going to provide you one.â the doctor decided.Â
Remy raised an eyebrow. âEmile, you donât have toâŠseriously-â
âShhhh.â Emile gently laid him down onto the bed, and . âJust lay yourself downâŠget yourself comfortableâŠrelaxâŠâ He told him. âAnd let me massage your troubles away.â Emile started rubbing into his shoulders and kneading his lower neck. âB-ButâŠBuuutâŠOooooh mygod- thatâs good.â He reacted, surprised to feel such professional massages against his neck. Did Emile have a secret massage therapy degree or something?!
âSee? Worry not. Just unwind and allow yourself to rest.â Emile told him softly. âDr. Picani will take care of you.âÂ
âMmmmâŠOhyeahâŠOoooh yeahâŠMmmmmhmmmâŠâ He mumbled, grunting and humming. The massage felt amazing. Emile was such a nice person to come up with an idea like thisâŠhe had no idea what he did to deserve it.Â
âHow about here? Is this too painful?â Emile asked, moving down to his back.Â
âOooohgosh-â Remy grunted and let out a breath. âItâsfine. Fine. Good.â He replied with an awkward smile. Â
âYou sure?â Emile reacted.Â
âPositive.â He replied. âDonât underestimate me and my pain tolerance.â Remy warned.Â
âOr else what?â Emile asked, poking his side. âYouâll leave your massage early?â He teased.Â
Remy jumped and attempted to slap Emile with his hand behind his back. âDohonât poke me!â Remy warned.Â
âAwww.â Emile went back to massaging his back again. âAlright.âÂ
Remy held onto the side of the bed as he tittered and squeezed his eyes shut. Oh no, oh no! âE-Emile-!âÂ
âHm?â Emile replied.Â
âW-Whahat did I j-juhust say?â Remy asked.Â
âOh? Does it hurt too much?â Emile asked, removing his fingers.Â
âNohoâŠNo. It just tickled a bitâŠthatâs all.â Remy admitted.
âOh?â Emile reacted, before moving to the same spot. âThisâŠâ Emile pushed down a little bit on the spot on his back. âTickled you?â He asked.Â
Remy felt a smile grow onto his face as plenty of giggles filled his lungs. âE-Ehemile!â Remy reacted. âDohohonât eheven think about tickling me.â Remy warned.Â
âDoes that mean you admit it?â Emile asked.Â
âAdmit what?â Remy asked for clarification.Â
âThat youâre ticklish.â Emile replied.Â
âWellâŠwell yeah, but-â Remy squeaked and hugged himself as Emile started kneading his lower back. âWAHAIT! EMILENO!â Remy shouted.Â
Emile giggled and rubbed the lower back near the buttocks. âHowâs this area?â Emile asked, rubbing his back with his thumbs.
âIhihitâs fihine. Aha lihihittle ticklyhyhyhy, buhut not bahahad.â He admitted softly. âOh, thatâs good. We donât exactly want to kill you during your relaxing massage, do we?â Emile teased.Â
âIhiâd rather nohohot behe kihihilled todahahay.â Remy admitted.Â
âAw manâŠâ Emile placed his fingers near Remyâs spine. âWould you rather be killed tomorrow?â Emile asked.Â
âWhahahat?! Nohohoho!â Remy replied.Â
âWhat about Monday?â Emile asked with a giggle as he moved his fingers up his spine towards the back ribs. Emile chuckled and shook his head. âPlehease nohoho! HahahAHAHA!â Remy gripped the bed as he let out some extra pent-up giggles he had saved up in his lungs. âEHEHEMILEHEHEHEE! TOHOHOO MUHUHUCH!â Remy reacted.Â
âGoodness! Looks like I found a ticklish little pot at the end of the rainbow~!â Emile teased.Â
Remy snorted and cackled a little harder. âGOHOHOHOD! PLEHEHEHEASE STOHOHOHOP!â Remy pleaded. âIHIHIHI CAHAHAHANâT! IHIHIHI CAHAHAHAHAAA!â Remy shouted.Â
âIâm not killing you! I swear!â Emile reacted, stopping his fingers.Â
Remyâs laughter lessened back to softer, more breathless giggles as he tried to calm down. âIhiâŠâ He looked at Emile. âI thought this was a massage appointment!â Remy admitted.Â
âItâs not completely a massage appointment.â Emile admitted. âItâs more a âloosen and relaxâ appointment.â Emile explained.Â
âT-tickle fights only tense me up and make me jumpy.â Remy admitted. âTickles donât exactly help me calm down.â Remy admitted.
Emile bit his lip as he felt Remy tense up the moment he felt his back. âI can see thatâŠWhy is that?â Emile asked, tilting his head.Â
âIhi donât knowâŠIt just does.â Remy admitted.Â
Emile smiled and started slowing down his back rubs. âHow aboutâŠI slow down the massages a bit.â Emile offered, drawing circles with his thumbs. âMmmmmhmhmhmmmâŠOhokahay.â Remy replied. âIhit feelsâŠâ He gasped and squealed in a high-pitched voice. âeeEEK! HeheâŠHehe! Suhuhure.â Remy replied.Â
âOkay.â Emile focused his hands on his upper back to give Remy a bit of a break from the tickles. Though it still tickled a little bit, Emile was able to manipulate his hands so it was a little more bearable. âIs this a little better?â Emile asked him softly.Â
Remy sighed, letting out a couple giggles. âYehesâŠthis ihis behetter. Sooo much betteher.â Remy replied.Â
Emile smiled and kept it up for a little longer. He kept things somewhat quiet for a bit, letting Remy rest softly on the bed. He wanted to ensure he stayed calm and comfortable while in his massage room.Â
âSoâŠWhehen did yohouâŠget your massage degrehee?â Remy asked him.Â
Emile smiled. âI got it at around the same time I got my psychology degree. I was very spry back then, and worked my head off for both degrees.â Emile told him. âI remember I had to finish my anatomy exam, and then head right to my graduation to get my Massage Therapy degree.â Emile told him.Â
Remy smiled. âWowâŠThatâs a lot.â Remy reacted softly.Â
âIt wasâŠIt was the most stressed Iâve ever been. I couldnât technically take a break. ButâŠthankfully, some of my courses ended up turning into my breaktime, so it turned out fine.â Emile told him.Â
âThatâsâŠwow. I wohould never be able to doho that.â Emile admitted, still slightly giggly.Â
Emile smiled and rubbed into his back ribs again, making Remy squeak. âWellâŠI did. So beat that.â Emile declared.Â
âBAHAHA-â Remy pounded his fists into the bed. âEEEHEHEHEHEHE! EMILE NOHOHOHO!â He shouted.Â
âSorry, sorry.â He said with a giggle. âI couldnât resist.â He admitted.Â
Remy sighed and hid his face in his arms. âPicaniâŠI canât relax when youâre tickling me like that.â Remy told him.Â
âOkay, okay. Iâll stop now. I promise.â He told him, before rubbing into his neck and shoulders. âThere. Is that better?â Emile asked him.Â
âMmmmmâŠMmm hmm. Thaaaatâs soooo much better.â Remy admitted.Â
Emile smiled and massaged his neck and shoulders for a while. He didnât dare go back down to his back, for fear of tickling him again. He rubbed through the traps, moved his fingers up to the spine of his neck, up to the lower scalp and scratched there a bit, before going back down to the lower neck and shoulders.Â
Then, Emile grabbed some oil and started rubbing it all over his neck and shoulders, before moving down his back, and down to the lower back before moving back up to the neck and shoulders. All the while, Remy was groaning and humming softly and contently. Emile seemed to just know the spots to go for. It wasâŠrather inspiring, actually.Â
After about 30 minutes of proper massaging with minimal tickles, Emile removed his hands and cleaned up his back a bit. âThere. How do you feel now?â Emile asked.Â
Remy smirked and brought his head to the right to look at him. âI feel like a million dollars.â Remy told him.Â
Emile smiled and dabbed his hands with a towel. âIâm glad.â he replied. âNow: I want you to take your time getting up. And if you feel any muscle aches or headaches, donât worryâŠItâs normal, and it should go away in a day or two.â Emile told him.Â
Remy nodded his head and slowly began to get up. âHow much do I owe ya?â Remy asked, pulling out his wallet.Â
âOh my gosh, RemyâŠâ Emile shook his head and pushed Remyâs hand of cash away. âItâs all on me.â Emile told him.Â
âB*tch, no! Iâm paying you.â Remy ordered, pushing the money back.Â
âNonsense. Take it back.â Emile insisted. âEmileâŠâ Remy warned.Â
âHelping my friend is reward enough.â Emile told him.Â
âNo, no. Iâm not going to allow myself to take your love for granted. Take it.â Remy insisted.Â
âYou never take me for granted. So donât worry about it. My treat.â Emile said.Â
âOh my go- At least let me buy you a coffee, or something!â Remy begged.Â
Emile chuckled and rolled his eyes. âFineâŠA cappuccino?â Emile asked.Â
Remy smirked and nodded his head. âWith pleasure.â Remy pulled out his keys and rang them in his hand. âBe right back!â Remy declared, running out of the room. Emile chuckled and shook his head as he put the fold-up mattress back into the closet. Itâs a good thing he holds onto that thing after all these yearsâŠ
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