Structural imbalances in the spine. Hyper tonicity in the plantar muscle in the arch of the foot. The tendon, joint, and nerve injury is secondary.
Reactive muscles are muscles that weaken when another muscle, the reactor, is activated.
The weakened muscles can lead to muscle pain, and the overly strong reactor muscles can cause tendon and joint pain. Reactive muscle combinations may be created by sudden injury or by repetitive muscle movements. These problems can usually be corrected very quickly by using our Basic Balance Self-Help exercises. These unique exercises, developed by us from the principles of Touch for Health, are described and taught in our books, classes and lectures. His feet, calf muscles and shins were all very sore.