I have started back going to the gym reguralry. I start of by doing crunches and everytime I get done I have this sharp pain in my stomach like on the side. How do I get rid of this pain? If I keep doing it will it stop? How do I get the pain to leave?
2006-12-20 15:32:07 · 5 answers · asked by DeathBe4Dishonor 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
do crunches every other day, so you can give your muscles time to heal. the pain is probobly a burn in the muscle - nothing to worry about its normal im sure it'll eventually will go away one's your body builds and builds more resistance as you get into your excercises.
2006-12-20 15:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by I AM LEY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that you have an injury (talk to a doctor, physical therapist, etc.), it could be a muscle cramp (make sure you stretch), or it could be related to hydration and diet (are you drinking enough water? do you have a vitamin / mineral dificiency, like too low potassium?).
If you're at the gym, why not grab a trainer and ask him/her to watch your form on the crunches? He/she should help you figure out if that's a factor and/or help you develop some other exercises that might work better for you.
2006-12-21 04:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by blueyed_puella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain is not normal or good-----"no pain no gain," is a quote that is not accurate. you shouldnt be experiencing pain. stop what youre doing. youve obviously been away from the gym for a long time,,,,you should EASE back into it work up gradually to the crunches...youre body is obviously telling you youre not ready for it yet.
2006-12-20 15:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by mickey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and do a different form of the crunches. Dont workout directly after a meal. Do them slow and intense, not fast.
2006-12-20 15:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by oceanse11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting on a fitness ball and stretching your abdomen before your crunches.
2006-12-20 15:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋