I moved to the Hampton Roads area about a month ago and would like recommendations to a sports/tri specific massage therapist and podiatrist (obviously two separate recommendations). Word of mouth is a great means of narrowing down the good from the not so good, especially in these two fields – this forum should prove quite the resource.
Massage therapist needed for my mid-back. I believe due to lifelong discrepancy between leg lengths (hip tilt, etc) my back muscles have compensated and now getting to a point where there is constant tightness/knot in the midback. I think a lot of fascia has taken residence and my back is not as strong as it could be. Would like to work out the fascia and tightness issues.
Podiatrist needed for the problems resulting from the leg length discrepancy. Longer right leg causes left leg to pronate more, more flexion, more stress on left achillies on already very flat feet. Also would like to address plica issues, especially on left knee. I’d prefer them to be a runner or a triathlete who understands the demands of continued training (I’m not injured, but have been very careful to eval myself and train intelligently).
I don’t mean to self-diagnose myself, but thats what I think is going on. Thanks all!
edit: oh, and I’d prefer to stay on the west side of the tunnel and not cross into Norfolk/VA Beach, but I’d still like to know of good recommendations, regardless of location.