A while ago, I met a guest who talked to me a lot about running. She said that she really liked to participate in road running events, but after each run, she always felt that the muscles in her hips and legs were particularly tight and sore! I always do warm-up before and cool down after each exercise, but it may not be enough and I always feel some soreness. Later I saw a doctor, who said it was caused by over-exercise and that I would feel more comfortable if I relaxed my muscles in time!
After listening to the customer, I helped her relax her buttocks muscles by rubbing the Huantiao point of the gluteus medius and the Juliao point of the tensor fasciae latae with my palms or elbows, and then used the thumbs to press and relax the deep muscles. Next, massage and relax the iliotibial band of the thigh, the tendon that spans the hip and knee joints. First, use palm pressure or kneading to massage the Juliao, Fengshi, Zhongdu, Xiyangguan and other acupoints along the gallbladder meridian, then use the tip of the thumb to massage the iliotibial band tendon, and then ask the customer if he or she feels more relaxed.
She told me that she felt much better. Before she left, I also shared with her that regular exercise is a great thing. After each exercise, she followed my advice and used a roller or fascia ball at home to relax the myofascia of the buttocks and thighs. She only needed to use her own weight to apply deep pressure, and then use elastic bands to stretch her muscles. It would be more comfortable, but daily body care should not be neglected. Eat a balanced diet with adequate protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to promote muscle repair and growth, and drink enough water.
Afterwards, the client heard what I said and started to come to me for massage regularly every month. During these few times of exercise and massage, the client said that her soreness was much improved and exercise became smoother!
