Physical Therapy for Muscle Imbalance and Broccoli Clam “Egg Drop” Soup
I went to the doctor for a hamstring that won’t heal. The result: Muscle imbalance. My right hammy is considerably weaker than the left. Every time I stress my body, that muscle takes the brunt of it. What the doctor said: “You won’t be ready for a marathon until next year”. What I said: “Oh! You mean I shouldn’t try to RACE a marathon until next year .” And so I can still run, maintaining an acute awareness of my pain level. Speed training is restricted to tempo runs. I begin working with a physical therapist on Monday. Funny thing, [...]