What Happens to Athletes or People Who Run Around? :P

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) occur whenever people do a particular action for a very long time. I will show two case studies - a maranthon runner and a construction engineer.

A frequent runner utilizes these muscles during a run -- lower back, glutes or butt, hamstrings, quadriceps (front thigh), ITB (muscle at the side of thigh) and calves. If he wishes to continue running without any problems, without cramps or injuries.. he really should do a good warm-up and cool down. And my advice is to get a good massage when the muscles feel tight and uncomfortable. Any good massage, but it is best to get a sports massage as it includes deep tissue treatment that will detox the muscles and promote muscle recovery.

Do not wait until you are limping before seeking a massage. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are really not fun to have :P The relevant muscles tend to hurt when you move and you may not have the full range of motion. As a result, those with RSI need more sports massage sessions and physiotherapy to recover fully.

How about the next case, the construction engineer. He is stressed out and uses the computer and phone a lot, causing shoulder and neck tension. He is often on the move, walking around the site all day or climbing up and down stairs. Basically 'running around'. So his legs, butt and lower back, which are connected, may have problems too. To meet tight deadlines, he hardly takes a break and works very long hours for weeks or months. The result of all these activities? An extremely fatigued person with sore shoulders, stiff neck, tight lower body. This person will benefit most from a Sports massage as it promotes lymphatic drainage and treats muscular sprains.

RSI can affect anyone if they do anything day in, day out, almost everyday for ages.