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Why Did You Hit My Leg?

August 18th, 2010 by David Hawkins

Calf (Gastroc/Soleus) muscle strains and Achilles tears can be devastating, leading to surgery and months of rehabilitation. It certainly can put the brakes on any active lifestyle. Many patients that I have seen with this injury describe it as feeling like someone hit them in the back of the leg. My brother tore his achilles while playing a game of  football. He was playing receiver and went to push off at the sound of the snap.  Suddenly, he felt like the football hit him in the back of the leg. He looked up to see why the QB had thrown the ball, maybe as a joke, and found the QB dropping back to pass with the ball still in hand. After surgery and months of recovery he was able to get back to playing sports and his active lifestyle. The recovery from an Achilles tear is not an easy road, so try this little activity to help prevent minor aches and pains from becoming months of recovery. Take a look:

Try doing this while you are watching TV and make your TV time a productive time. Take active control of your health today! Good luck on your journey to “Health Freedom”.

P.S. Feel Free to share this information with your friends and family that you think it might help and definitely leave comments if you find this information helpful. Thanks!

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My name is David Hawkins. Professionally, I am a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Co-Owner of Achieve Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, and Phoenix. My perspective on health and fitness has been shaped by my numerous encounters with everyday individuals like you and I who are recovering from injury or seeking better health. One of my favorite quotes is by Ralph Waldo Emerson "The First Wealth is Health". My goal is to help educate and inspire you to achieve your health and fitness goals! What a journey. On a personal note, I am married to a fabulous woman and we have 4 wonderful kids - they help provide the inspiration for my own personal health journey.

4 Comments and Pings on Why Did You Hit My Leg?

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    Posted by Ryan Yokome on August 19, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Hey David,

    I just came across your site through TUT. Great stuff man since I’m an active long distance runner.

    I’ve got a few pool noodles lying around for my back so I’ll give it a shot!

    Thanks David!
    Ryan Yokome´s last blog ..Mindset For Success Lorri Ratzlaff &amp Karen Marrow – Episode 16 My ComLuv Profile

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      Posted by David Hawkins on August 19, 2010 at 8:45 pm

      Ryan,

      Your pool noodles probably don’t provide enough density (aren’t hard enough) to effectively role out your musculature. You should pick one up – it is a great tool to have in your treatment arsenal – particularly as a runner. Good Luck!

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    Posted by Keith Goeringer on August 23, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Hi David! I’ll add this on my exercise routines! :)
    Keith Goeringer´s last blog ..Productivity in Information Overload My ComLuv Profile

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    Posted by Adam on August 26, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Hey David,
    love the video. I am, like David, a long distance runner and use a foam roller for my IT band as I have shin splints. Thanks for posting and I shall keep tunning in.
    Catchya later, Adam.

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