Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is caused by human muscle being in a state of tension or being kept in the same posture for a long time. The disease is common in people who run, walk fast or ride bicycle. Repetitive movement causes muscle tension or disorder. Conservative treatment includes stopping exercising, reducing exercising intensity, deep tissue massage, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These treatments can only alleviate the symptoms but cannot cure the disease. Fasciotomy is usually successful for severe cases.
How is Chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated in practice?