"Incidentally, I hear that bone cancer is common in Thailand (from conditioning)."
I have heard all kinds of myths and horror stories regarding the long-term health problems from Muay Thai shin conditioning, but this is the one that completely mystifies me. I have heard this same claim from time-to-time.
Do you have any data to back this up? Is there an article, website, anything to support this claim? I personally do not see how this is even possible. My very limited understanding of how cancer works is that an agent (carcinogen-sp?) must be introduced to the body. I don't see how conditioning your shins has any bearing on the introduction of a cancer-causing agent to the body.
UNLESS.....
THAI LINIMENT IS THE CULPRIT!!!!!!!!
EVERYONE!!! STOP USING THAI LINIMENT!!! IT CAUSE'S CANCER!!!!!!
LOL.
In all seriousness, I have not heard of any long-term health issues regarding the conditioning of your shins that have been backed up with actual medical documentation to support it. And I have LOOKED for it! Until that day comes, kick the bags to your hearts content.
Khun Kao
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