After playing 3 hours of competitive 13A's contact rugby, I wake up in the morning with stiff and achy shoulders, hips and arms, what's the best way to deal with this?
2006-10-11 08:56:13 · 4 answers · asked by Patch 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I need help! :(
2006-10-11 08:58:41 · update #1
Before you go to bed: Long soak in extremely hot bath w/epsom salt (1-2 handfuls) No epsom salt, you say--a box of baking soda will do. Yes, this will leave you skin dry, so rinse or slather on lotion, or live the itchy dry skin.
Drink lots of water before, during & after the game.
Pot is a good natural pain reliever--not bad for the attitude either. And its much better for your body than alcohol.
A couple aspirin before bed.
Sleep with a heating pad on low.
A massage.
Use progressive relaxation--start at either the head or feet & work your way (mentally) over your muscle groups & "will" them to relax.
Hope this helps
2006-10-11 09:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Clycs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you are done playing your games, take a good ten minutes and stretch out. It will suck cause you are tired but your muscles will thank you for it in the morning. Take a nice warm shower or bath if you are really achy and try getting a massage if it's really bad.
2006-10-11 18:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by leafs1318 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A HOT bath or shower is one of the best things I know of - followed by mild stretching.
2006-10-11 17:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink a fifth of v.o.
2006-10-11 16:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋