Old Scar Tissue and Adhesions

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I am a sprinter and over the last few years ive had muscle strains/tears all over my body. I have just had a year off and am starting back. I am aware that there is probably much scar tissue and adhesions in the hams, adductors, hip flexors and a calf. Other than plain old stretching what do I do? Would ART, foam roller (as praised on T-Mag), or other be necessary?

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Yes, or you can do what I did and go to a place like Brookstone and pick up thier huge electric massage machine that looks like a metal grinder. I use it all the time or have my wife run it on me. It’s only about 100 bucks and it kicks your ass.

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[quote]Gatorarmz wrote:
Yes, or you can do what I did and go to a place like Brookstone and pick up thier huge electric massage machine that looks like a metal grinder. I use it all the time or have my wife run it on me. It’s only about 100 bucks and it kicks your ass. [/quote]

“huge electric massage machine that looks like a metal grinder”

Links? Name?

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I am currently doing an internship with an ART guy…I am a firm believer. In order to restore muscle imbalances brought on by inter/intramuscular adhesions, its hard to beat. Find somebody certified in ART though; don’t just go to somebody doing “deep tissue work” or “neuromuscular re-education” or some other buzz word. The nice thing about a certified ART practitioner is that no matter who you go to (with slight differences) you will recieve the same treatment procedures. Good Luck

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Foam roller works pretty good…

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Cheers. Dont suppose anyone knows an ART therapist in sydney. Thats where I will be for the next few months.

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[quote]Rich Hand wrote:
Cheers. Dont suppose anyone knows an ART therapist in sydney. Thats where I will be for the next few months.[/quote]

Try ActiveReleaseTechniques.com to find practitioners in Sydney.

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[quote]Rich Hand wrote:
Cheers. Dont suppose anyone knows an ART therapist in sydney. Thats where I will be for the next few months.[/quote]

To the original poster, ART or a similar technique will make you feel 10 years younger. Definately would do it in your situation.

-Dan