We have been giving her tylenol and increased her intake of water. Her mobility is affected therefore she is being held out of games. Should she stay out all together in order to fully recover? Is there something dietary that will help her recover quickly? Her first regular season game is friday.
2006-08-28 13:08:49 · 17 answers · asked by shawnluther@verizon.net 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Rotate Ice and heat at 20 minute intervals. Also try a mild rub without Capsacian in it. Flexall is good but you might want to call her Pediatrician before using anything like that. Also, Ibuprofen is a very safe and effective way to handle that sort of swelling.
Have her move around as well Keep the muscle limber. When she is not moving they will tighten up and cause more pain and inflammation. Just have her do some minor leg streches. She should be fine and dandy and ready to win by friday.
2006-08-28 13:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two-day-after blues, huh? This happens to just about everyone that takes up a new sport or excercise program. This stems from using muscles that the body isn't used to using. Gently stretching the muscles and doing some moderate excercise will help dramatically. Don't make her rest too much; that will only make the soreness come back when she gets back into the game. After a week of soccer, she'll be fine. For temporary relief, a massage and some Bengay will do wonders.
Her problem probably isn't dehydration, though having her nurse a 16-ounce water bottle (over a period of 4 hours) isn't a bad idea. Making her drink a lot of water at once will distend the girl's stomach, make her nauseous, and make her have to go to the bathroom. Ibruprofen might help a little, but there's no cure like a little stretching.
If it's really sharp intense pain, as opposed to an ache or general soreness, then she might have hyperextended her knee or wrenched a muscle. That's more serious, and requires the RICE method.
2006-08-28 14:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you're looking for. The best cold sensation rub I've used is called Bio-Freeze. It leaves stuff like Ben-Gay sitting at the light. If you're looking for heat any of the Capsasin rubs will do you. I found that those tend to burn a little bit though. There's also a few unscented neither hot nor cold rubs out there like Aspercreme. They work Ok. If you're looking for a prescription rub the anti inflammitory Voltaren is available in a gel and it works real well with no smell or extra sensation. Feel better soon
2016-03-17 03:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 - MOVE, you need to keep moving some, work gently on stretching and extending the range of motion again. If you sit still and let the muscles heal in a stagnant position (not moving) then they will shorten, and then be painful again the next time.
#2 - Reduce intensity. She's going to have to reduce the intensity a little, and build up more slowly.
#3 - Keep working, it gets better quickly, but not if you stop and start, your body learns to adjust.
#4 - Learn the lesson, after this sports season, stay in shape, workout year round
#5 - Listen to the other answerers, they gave GREAT advice about Ice, Heat, Stretching, Ibuprofen, Water.. It's all there.
2006-08-28 13:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by KansasDragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anti-inflammatory medicine is better than Tylenol, basically any other painkiller would be better for her. Massaging the muscles also helps a lot. The most important thing is to keep her stretching the muscles, and when she goes back to play she should be sure to adequately stretch before and after practice and drink p lenty of water to keep from being in so much pain again!
2006-08-28 13:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by cay_damay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has got to go back and play to make the muscles grow stronger, so they will not get sore. She needs to continue her exercises if she is not playing. I would suggest that she take a really hot bath and stay in the water and soak till it cools. Then massage the legs with ben-gay or icy hot. wrap up to keep them warm in sweats or something like that. Then go to bed and sleep warm.
Then the next day do her exercises, I know it will be painful, but no pain = no gain!
2006-08-28 13:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told to take extra Vitamin E 400 i.u. pills prior to beginning any sport/exercise/etc. It literally helps lubricate your muscles to let them stretch easier and not cause the achiness that often follows when you start a new sport/exercise regimen, etc. Also I use Blue ICE or IcyHot, directly on the area that is sore, it warms and promotes circulation. Advil is a much better pain reliever as it is an anti-inflammatory agent and will help the muscles that are inflamed whereas Tylenol will not.
2006-08-28 13:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by strawbarryblondee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Homeopathic Arnica. It does a great job on sore muscles, sprains, and bruises. So well , in fact, that many plastic surgeons suggest it to their patients these days. The nice thing about homeopathic medications is that they don't interfere with other meds. Just be sure to follow the directions closely. You can also find it in gel form to apply externally.
2006-08-28 13:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by intuitiveherbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice bath with epsom salts, plus try Ibuprophen instead of Tylenol.
2006-08-28 13:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by Peggy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice packs for 20 minutes, then heat...then Ice, then heat...soreness will go away within a few days. Also, if you have a spa, that will help greatly. good luck
2006-08-28 13:13:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋