Im training for division one soccer and i run everyday but my muscles do ache sometimes once and awhile...?

Question

Im going to start taking some muscle relaxers called "flexeril" just to relax me after a good work out....would muscle relaxers improve or make my training worse and harder...tell me what you think?

Answer 1

I would say that Flexeril is a bit strong for what you're wanting to use it for. And it can be addicting. You need to "cool down" before you stop, and stretching before and after a run is always good. If you're just having some aching, ibuprofen and a nice hot shower should be enough. If you get addicted to the Flexeril, it will definitely mess up your work out and your performance on the field. Why risk it?

Answer 2

this drug is way too heavy for what you need. You're much better off doing home Treatments to relieve the pain in your muscles.

Take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts. Soak for 30 minutes. The Epsom salts will help eliminate the lactic acid that forms on the muscles from over exertion.

Massage an analgesic cream into the sore muscles.

Dehydration can cause severe pain in the muscles. I recommend you drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will replace the minerals that are exiting your body continuously.

I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day. Realize that exercise, ambient temperature, and state of health affect the water needs of your body. One tip for athletes: it is healthier to drink a sports drink or water than fruit juice, soda, coffee, or milk during competition or active training periods.

500mg of calcium and magnesium, taken twice daily, can help with diminishing the pain.

Answer 3

I'd run 5k each different day, and inbetween a few day run a mile as speedy as you'll be able to. Get a ipod/mp3 and pay attention too song. It makes strolling much less of a difficulty and takes your brain off matters. If you continue to do not experience strolling you would wish too quit going for 5ks and begin doing sprints like 440 or miles.