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anonplz
Separately, I had a recent appointment with my doctor, and asked him about that area on my back upper right arm, and he said it's nothing to worry about. And I'm not, though I am concerned that, over time, it could develop into something. I may make an appointment with a sports specialist, because I also have developed some mild pain in my right hip, which I think oddly is related to the fact that my left leg is slightly longer than my right one (I mean, you can't tell just by looking, and I haven't actually measured it, but I can tell from my jog, and how my gait compensates when I am trying to keep time with my workout music).
Do you get massages?
With the frequency and duration of your workouts, I'd highly recommend getting a deep tissue at least every month.
I go about every 2-4 weeks (depending on work and travel), and I have to say that it helps dramatically. The gal I go to is about 5'2", 110#, but she certainly packs quite a punch
My appointments are about an hour, and I don't think I could take much more. She puts hot rocks on my back (sometimes elsewhere), digs deep into my back, as well as any other problem spots.
One thing she constantly harps on me about is sleeping on my back. After years of sleeping on a side (I vary which one), it is tough switching to my back, but I've certainly been trying. This helps with my hip issues.
Also--do you have a foam roller, or access to one at your gym? I'd highly suggest using it, all over. I roll on my legs, get my IT bands and all the way up into my hip. It can be a little painful while doing it, but again, it can pay dividends in the long run.