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twins contracture is a condition often associated with sporting activities, although it is very common in sedentary people. Contracture occurs in a sudden and violent by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers, differing from cramp in the intensity and time that remains, as the contracture is a loss of normal elasticity of muscle fibers, therefore needs a specific recovery takes longer.
is manifested by increased muscle tone in the calf, forming a kind "ball" in the muscle belly, which makes touch jump to the muscle with a painful shock feeling. In many cases the limitation of the muscle group is affected for several days or to perform exercises that involve a specific load on the muscles of the calf.
Among the factors that can lead to a contracture of the twins are: nutritional factors, the right balance of electrolytes and salts, adequate reserves of energy in the muscle (glycogen, potassium, etc.) Rigidity Achilles tendon and the local accumulation of lactic acid and in some cases certain drugs. Also consider issues such as sudden changes in physical activity and changes in temperature. A psychosomatic energy level and referred to the overload in calves is a physiological reaction of the body known as the "fight or flight" situations of emotional stress limits associated with anger and fear, triggering a biochemical process and energy that encapsulated in this area.
As natural and alternative treatment recommend using moist heat to the area, you can apply wet compresses, using essential oil of marjoram, then do passive stretching of the muscles of the twins by maintaining 15 to 30 seconds each stretch.
possible, avoid activities that generate this overload, being very important to maintain a balanced diet. The water gym, practice yoga regularly and carry out all activities to promote the elongation of the muscle fibers of the twins. In addition, massage is effective muscle unloading along the muscles, made from the center toward the ends contracture of the calf. Within
manual and energy therapies Therapeutic Thai Massage is one of the most appropriate, combining stretching acupressure to restore a normal neuro-muscular unit, encouraging thus the proper muscle tone while maintaining the natural flexibility of the twins.
stretching exercises.
1 / 4
10 seconds each leg
Standing against the wall. Hips descend slightly, while the knee slightly flexed. Remember to keep your back foot flat. During the stretch, the foot should be directed forward or slightly inward. Keep the heel low.
flexors (hamstrings) and twins
2 / 4 15 seconds each leg
standing, legs slightly parted and we take our toes with the opposite leg slightly bent.
Twins 3 / 4
30 seconds each leg
Standing a short distance from a solid foothold and we will build on it with forearms, head resting on his hands. Bend one leg placing your foot on the ground in front of us, while pulling the other back. Then, slowly the hips, keeping the bottom line of the back. Keep on the floor straight leg, fingers pointed forward or slightly inward.
4 / 4 3 times 5 seconds
Coupled
While toes and leaning on them on the floor, raise the heel.
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