During lifeguard school today I had to lift a 20lb weight fromt the bottom of the pool. On the way up my right leg suddenly exploded with pain, like my femur was being twisted. I don't think it was a normal leg cramp, because as soon as I even wiggled my leg I was wracked with pain again, and it wouldn't go away for a long while. So I was left looking like an idiot on deck wincing with pain.
This happens every time I attempt the weight challenge, and I need a remedy. Because if I can't bring the weight to the top, then I fail the course and can't be a lifeguard.
2007-08-07 10:13:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
A lot of times athletes get cramps from lack of salt in the body. I am not sure by your message if by the time you have to do the exercise with the weights have you been exercising for a while or is it the first exercise of the day. If it is the first exercise of the day you may need to warm up a little better. One should not do any kind of sport without warming up properly. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions you can message me.
2007-08-07 10:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk to a sports doctors such as a chiropractor or orthopedic specialist. They could tell you what was happening to your legs and things you can do that could remedy the situation. Just make sure you see a sports-Specialist .
2007-08-07 10:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋