relief of aching legs using the World Run recovery system

Do you have non-medically related 'Angry Muscles'?

(Definition of angry: feeling or showing anger)

What are angry muscles?

Angry muscles have just gone too far, too often and done too much without proper recovery, they are showing signs of stress-or dis-stress at being abused by their owner through too much standing walking or running.

They can show this by feeling irritable and aching when the owner finally stops to give them a rest; at night, they can prevent sleep by being 'restless' and need moving to find the most comfortable position to sleep in.

On getting up after sitting or lying down, difficulties in moving and walking through stiffness and soreness may be experienced that may wear off slightly as the muscle warm up.

The feet may throb and feel hot from both the inside and outside even after bathing and the shoes may be difficult to put on both because the feet may be swollen and it is too difficult to reach them.

Angry muscles

Are muscles that are inflamed from overuse and abuse!

They can be made angry by too much standing, walking or sitting and they become tight and sore-this affects the circulation and the muscles ability to self repair.

At the same time, the nerves in the legs lose the ability to cut off and wind down-it is possible to see this in ultra marathoners who spend many hours running or walking long distances.

As an ultra marathon recovery specialist (not medical-masseur) I spend many events dealing with the problems of angry muscles.

I take the same approach as anyone does with anyone that is angry-you do not improve the situation by provoking them further; it only makes the situation worse.

Calming the muscles

Anyone who is angry can be best dealt with when they are calmed down; by addressing the reasons that
initiated the anger (anger management) the situation can be defused

Calming the muscles is the best approach

Muscles that have been abused and are showing stress should also be treated the same way

I do this by working with them slowly and carefully to relax them, in this way the nerves in the legs can be calmed; this lets them rest so that the other problem, the aching legs can be dealt with.

Are you

• Tired

• Exhausted

• Legs aching

• Ankles and feet swollen

• Have lower backache

When you are at home do you?

• Have to do household duties

• Look after the kids

• Go play with the kids

• Get ready and go out raging

To prepare for this do you?

• Make a stiff drink to unwind

• Kick the dog (if you can lift your leg)

• Shout at someone you love to let off steam

• Go for a hot shower and sit down to relax

• Lie down with the feet elevated and hope the legs will recover so you can carry on with your normal after work arrangements

When you are in bed do you have problems sleeping because?

• Your legs are sore and throbbing

• The leg muscles feel ‘angry’

• The legs ache

• They will not settle and you have to keep moving them

If you answered yes to most of these questions you are an

Accidental Athlete! with 'Angry Muscles'

The 'Intentional Athlete' with sports related leg recovery problems makes a deliberate choice to do a chosen sport.

This could be running-walking-soccer or any other sport they choose to do.

The ‘Intentional Athlete’ goes out to

• Get them selves to a certain level of fitness but not bother competing

• Goes out with the intention of competing

• Does it for fun

• Just does it

• Can call a halt to whatever they are doing whenever they wish

The 'Accidental Athlete’ who does activities on a daily basis

• Has no intention of being an athlete

• Does not want to compete

• Does not want to get to any level of fitness

• Has to work for a living

• Has no choices.

A group of athlete's who are the closest to the person who has 'Angry Muscles' are the ultra marathon athletes

Ultra Marathon Athletes
Ultra marathon is very long distance competition where they have to run or walk as far as possible in a given time.

It can be over 6 hours-24 hours-48 hours-6 days-16 days or even around the world www.worldrun.org

The main similarity between them is that their muscles are always sore, stiff, and fatigued.

They have to get up and get back on the track or road on a constant basis whether they want to or not to achieve their objective

The person with occupational 'angry muscles' also has to get up and go to work on a constant basis whether their legs have recovered or not.

Other than medical reasons which should have been checked out and have been or is being dealt with what can cause 'angry muscles'?

•Tight stiff sore calf muscles put constant tension on the venous and lymphatic systems.

•They are not working the pump properly so it cannot push fluid against gravity up the legs

•Gravity holds blood and fluid in the lowest part of the body

Gravity and the weight of blood in the body

Water is subject to pressure-the deeper it is the more pressure there is at the bottom; on the surface the swimmer feels none, but the deeper he goes the more it affects his body as the pressure increases.

Blood in the body is similar, at the head, the pressure is almost non-existent, but at the feet the lowest part of the body the pressure is higher.

The term for this is Hydrostatic pressure (Hydro-water Static-standing still) and is measured in mm hg.

In a standing person, pressure in the veins is low at the top of the head and high at the bottom; the pressure and weight that is placed on the veins in the legs is very high

Head -10 mm hg

Feet +90 mm hg

First aid needed for fatigued leg muscles

The faster the legs receive help during or after a long day, the faster they recover but it is important they get it as soon as possible before soreness and stiffness limits what can be done with them.

There are ways to give the legs first aid

It can be passive; this means letting the legs have their own way and letting them fix themselves up

Lie down with the legs elevated (anything interesting on the television?)

Lying down with the feet up so the legs can drain of fluid by reversing gravity but may not be an option as it needs time to wait for this to happen.

Go and drown your sorrows in a bar and let alcohol dull the nerves (it may cover the pain)

Active recovery for aching legs
Active Recovery means taking a pro-active role in helping the calf muscles to work the pump at moving the fluid up the legs.

This is where the legs are helped to recover using a system that is directed at increasing the circulation so that fresh blood can flood the muscle tissues

The secret to a faster recovery is to reduce input/output required through-

• Non-invasive

• Simplicity

• Predictability

• Consistency

This is applied through the latest in non-technical, non-invasive 'cutting edge' solutions to fatigued aching legs relief

The advantages of using the World Run Recovery System

• Do It Yourself recovery

• No disrobing

• Works with the muscles not on them

• No oil used

• Non invasive

• User friendly

• Easy to learn

Leg Health Information

Do not self diagnose-before having any treatment at all on aching legs, it is strongly recommended that any underlying cause of them is investigated by medical professionals-the first stop is to the doctor.

Aching fatigued legs relief information and research is available on the internet and in magazines and books.

They detail many methods and lotions and potions on relief on them but none are as simple and 'hands on' as the World Run Recovery System relief.

Lower body health care is as important as the upper body because healthy legs and feet means we can maintain movement and mobility, so that we can get out to do more walking.

Aching legs relief needs a good recovery system; managing them can be difficult for someone who is either economically challenged or time poor.


Some References

Michael’s methods of massage and blister care helped me to stay mobile throughout the race and to recover quickly afterwards. His techniques are safe and gentle.
Unlike some treatments, which put the runners and walkers at risk of muscle tears or infection, Michael’s techniques are gentle, safe, reassuring, and highly effective. They enhance comfort and flexibility, build confidence, and promote success.

This booklet will help others to learn and practice Michael’s methods. It is recommended reading for everyone who walks and runs and who wants to go further, go faster, or just to enjoy life more!!'

SANDRA BROWN 1996 Ladies 1000 Mile World Record Holder

1999 Ladies 100 mile Race walking World Record Holder
“I know that your massage kept a number of competitor<>s in the event. The cold weather of Saturday afternoon and night certainly got to many of the walkers and your prompt action had them back in the race after a short stop.
In years past, that would have ended up as a non-finish. A number of walkers were able to keep going for the full 24 hours on the basis of your expert help.”

Tim Ericson Secretary Australian Centurions Club

'I have known Michael Gillan for many years and have always got quick relief for my aches and pains from the stretching he performs'.
CLIFF YOUNG-75-80 24 Hour World Record Holder (150.07 kilometers)

A word from Jesper Olsen World Runner about Light Manual Muscle Relaxation
“If I hadn't had the qualified help from the excellent masseur Michael Gillan, taking several thousands of km out of my legs, I could spare myself the effort!”

“My crew for the current stages, Michael Gillan, has proven to have other talents than the quite taxing job of taking care of all the requirements of a really tired ultra runner!
He has since years back been working on a new approach to stretching and muscle-rebuilding for ultra runners. I have the last two days tried his careful stretch and massage, and a bit to my surprise the muscles are beginning to feel like before the start back in Greenwich, London!!

Usually I doesn’t take massage as the legs of an ultra runner will often be quite sore during the long time events (and especially in an multi-year event like this...), and getting a massage can at times cause more injury and cramping up than good. For example my last massage was some 12 000km ago when I ran the 12-hour competition in Finland. And so far that has been the only one.

But Gillan came with best recommendations from my main contact in Australia, Phil Essam, who besides being vice president in the Australian Ultra runners Association has heaps of good knowledge to share. And this new kind of mild massage for ultra runners is definitely one of the good tips! There should be a fair chance that I actually get fresh enough to do some decent running at the 6 Day Race that I have coming up in Colac from the 21.November. I quite look forward to that, even though I can’t expect to make a top class result :-)”

He won! 756.2 kilometers (Jesper holds the record for the longest run in history over 26000 kilometers and the first person to run around the world Taken from www.worldrun.org

The world run project

In 2008 the World Run Project starts-I am the Muscle Recovery Specialist as part of it and expected to be on the road with the 2 runners for a fair part of the distance.
www.worldrun.org

In Australia it is very difficult to get sponsors unless you already have a big name as a star-

For support crew who do cannot supply glamor it is impossible.

There are not enough funds to cover my time away so I am making my many years of knowledge available to the public.

Buying a manual form me will defray my costs of being involved in the world run project, and at the same time let the angry muscle sufferer share the experience of a recovery similar to that of the world runners at a very affordable price.

$20 per manual (downloadable in PDF format)

A tested Trusted Alternative

Win Win!

With your support I get to on the World Run and you will be using the very same recovery system I will be using on World Run 2!

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Many people mistake angry muscles for restless leg syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome is common complaint for many people, it is classed as a sleep disorder; there are many causes of this, and it is strongly recommended that a medical investigation is carried out to find out what you particular cause of them is.

*Many people diagnose themselves as having restless legs which is a sleep disorder and its origins may be medical; there are treatments for these so it recommended that a visit to a physician to get it identified would be the first course of action.

ANGRY muscles are giving a reaction to overuse by standing or walking on a consistent basis-they do not have chance to recover properly before repeating the same action over and over.

When the time comes for sleep, they throb and ache and the brain cannot switch the muscle nerves off so they keep wanting to move.

This is possible to see in ultra marathon athletes when they have been going around a track for 18-20 hours-on resting the legs just keep moving and the nerve actions can be seen rippling up the calf muscles.

The World Run Recovery System helps to calm them down

Check out our manuals-is your occupation there?

If not let us know and we will do one for you

If you are an industry looking for some occupational leg relief we will negotiate a license with you for manuals for your workers