u/Muffassa

Active Release Therapy

I have been dealing with my neuroma for about 2 years now. I've been through tthe cortizone shots, wider shoes, toe spacers, custom orthodics and no longer walking barefoot.

This week I was seeing my ART therapist for a minor back isssue and I mentioned my neuroma. She took a look at my foot and immediately identified 2 stuck muscles on the bottom of my foot. She said this would cause pinching of the nerve center of my toes and pain. Then she performed a procedure on my foot, flexing and manipulating the muscles. I felt instant relief. Normally when I walk I can feel one of my toes popping and can see it move when I apply pressure when barefoot. After she treated me, the popping was no longer there and even a few days later my foot feels better than it has in the the past 2 years.

I just had it done, so I dont have any long term results yet. But for a 10 minute treatment that cost me $20, I will have her on speed dial if/when the neuroma flares up again.

I have been seeing this therapsit for over a year now. She has released pinched nerves and stuck muscles in my back multiple times. I have full confidence that ART works and is a viable treatment. I will see how long the relief lasts.

If you can find an Active Release Therapist in your area, I suggest you give it a shot.

I've been MTBing for years. 6 years ago my fiance' started riding late in life and was not a good climber. Hence she is on her 2nd eMTB this year, Trek Fuel eX, I believe. Our riding group are all in our early 50s and get together on weekends and camping trips to ride. As of this year, 9 people in our group have switched over to eMTB. I used to always be the first one up the hill in this group, looks like I will have to get used to being last. But will always be the 1st one down.

I don't plan to get an eMTB until I absolutely need to. I picked up my dream bike a couple of years ago, Evil Following, and don't feel the need to replace it yet.