I know it was stupid, but I got into a fight last weekend.
After a brief exchange of words over a pool game, this guy threw a punch at my face, which I dodged. Then I charged him, pushing him into a table in the corner of the room. He was kinda below be, since he had falled onto the table, and I rained elbows down on his head. Then my friend came and broke it up, along with security.
Question: Why is my body so sore, although I only gave out punishment and didn't take any hits?
I haven't been training for a few months, so I'm a bit out of shape. But, does the adrenaline of a real fight tense up the muscles or something?
2006-11-28 15:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Yes. The answer is adrenaline can injury your muscles. Your reaction was fueled entirely by adrenaline. This gave you a burst of power but was very taxing on your muscles. You may have even pulled d a couple of muscles.
Your best bet is some aspirin, daily stretching, a steam room or heat wouldn't hurt. Try to work out lightly to overcome this.
By the way, good job at successfully defending yourself. It doesn't sound like a choice (which a fight is) to me, you were attacked.
2006-11-29 04:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The adrenaline in your system after an experience such as that would cause you to feel weak , somewhat tired and possibly sore . Its a rush when the adrenal glans are pumping , but afterwords you won't feel so hot . Also not working out in a while would contribute to the pain . Here's the big one though , many people think that because they feel fine ,albeit slightly tired, after training that their bodies won't hurt after a real fight . Not true , as I'm sure you are now experiencing . You don't get to stretch out first , there are no warm ups , its just BANG , action ! This can cause a lot of the pain , also fight stress adds to that .
2006-11-29 07:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more importantly you didnt stretch afterwards. the body can handle the instant action, but you need to stretch down afterwards. having a tense body in an altercation will promote cellular damage and stretching can help eliminate lactic acid and increase blood flow, which though it can increase bruising, it will provide essential nutrients. you should also consume more protein after a fight. I do, and the wear is not so evident.
a nice swim (I know, not always possible) after a fight can help the body recover. best warm down ever, all body activity and low intensity... ok, off on a tangent now...
oh, and nice to hear you used your elbows. awesome.
2006-11-29 03:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Adrenaline is a factor. You were probably putting more into your blows in this fight than you do in training & this can lead to sore muscles.
2006-11-29 00:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, probably sore from lying so much. Since this didnt happen.
2006-11-29 07:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by C M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You answered your own question in the last paragraph
2006-11-28 23:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah, it was unexpected and you didnt get a chance to warm up.
2006-11-28 23:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by ernie_casarez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
guess
2006-11-28 23:46:30 · answer #8 · answered by Iamman 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋