i hurt.

funklovesfootbag · Post by **funklovesfootbag** » 21 Dec 2005 00:35

so since i've started doing a lot of atomic and setting stuff, and playing everyday, my legs have started to hurt all over, specifically the ankle and achilles tendon of my right leg and the lower inside calf of my left leg...

Im just going to ice it and keep playing everyday... and try and take it easy on the atomic/setting stuff for now... good idea? bad idea? suggestions?

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 21 Dec 2005 01:53

stretch out your calves, and stretch out your shins.. do both on the ground it works better.

for your calves your legs should look like this:
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hope that makes sense.. push your toes down and pull your foot back when you do this.

For your shins:
http://www.freestylefootbag.com/fb4.htm
the "pelvic pose".. the one on the top left of the page

For your quads and hips:
http://www.stretchawaypain.com/assets/i ... etch_4.jpg

your pains will disappear in a couple days

funklovesfootbag · Post by **funklovesfootbag** » 21 Dec 2005 11:49

thanks, i understand the shin and quad/hip stretch but the calve stretch is a little sketchy. also, do you stretch right before a session, afterwards, or both? i've heard various opinions about this...

hackeysnacker · Post by **hackeysnacker** » 21 Dec 2005 12:36

warming up w/ kicking and toe stalls for like 10 mins then stretching lightly is a great warm up, doing deep stretches when you're done will alleviate most soreness.

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 23 Dec 2005 08:09

FunkLovesFootbag wrote:Im just going to ice it and keep playing everyday...

If you're sore, your muscles are most likely adjusting to the increased demand you've been giving them. I wouldn't advise playing everyday. I'd try toning it down to every other day and still take it easy on atomics & other things you've been skooling hard. Playing when your legs aren't properly rested, in my opinion, really slows progression & increases chances of injury. If you spread your sessions out a bit more, most likely the soreness will dissipate over time and you'll be able to play harder like you want to. That and injury won't be as likely because your legs will be rested and ready for play. If it's only minor soreness, it should go away after warming up.

Some players can play everyday, but it's either because they're better built for it, they've been playing for a long time, or they don't play hard. If you don't fit into one of those, you might as well save your self some sweat & tears.

As for stretching, I agree with hackeysnacker. Warm your muscles a bit with kicking or something light. Go into some stretches for 5-10 minutes followed by your warm up freestyle, whatever that may be. Once you're done shredding, if you stretch after, you'll notice that you'll get the most play when stretching because your muscles have warmed up and stretched out from shredding. So if you have the patience and time, before and after.

funklovesfootbag · Post by **funklovesfootbag** » 24 Dec 2005 22:36

thanks for the advice; i've been stretching before and after every session and it seems to be getting better slowly. its hard not to play everyday but you're probably right. better every other day than get hurt and sit out for two weeks.

Paul Agostinelli · Post by **Paul Agostinelli** » 24 Dec 2005 22:45

i agree with what has been said here, take hood's advice, and also check out his webpage, there are great excersizes there as well as stretches that can help reduce soreness and increase strength and longevity.

the only thing i have to add is that it is never a bad idea to stretch, NEVER. so that means, before, 2 hours before, right before, in between each string, after, whenever, all the time. every time i drop when im soloing, i stretch a muscle both sides, it helps me keep loose while im playing and its a good way of spending your recoup time instead of just hunched over breathing heavily. and when im in a circle, especially here at my club, everyone streches here and there while were playing, especially if something tightens up or starts to hurt, stretch it.

try it, stretch fully (including at least a bit of upper body, stomach especially, the core muscles are really important here) when you first start warming up, and then stretch a different leg muscle here and there in between strings. and then a full stretch of the legs at the end.

~NEL~

Tjuggles · Post by **Tjuggles** » 18 Jan 2006 16:12

I agree with Paul completely. I take numerous breaks during my shred to stretch and restrech my legs and back. It does help you to stay loose

Another thing...
I noticed that the difference between my atomic sets now, and when i first started doing them, is the second that i wait after I stall, before the set. This really takes a lot of stress off of my legs. Waiting for that second gives you a chance to see the bag, and set up for the set, thus not rushing your legs.
As far as playing everyday...
so do I, and yes my legs are sore too, but I like it that way

hope this helps!

professor · Post by **professor** » 18 Jan 2006 22:34

I find that if you are sore, don't stop playing just take it easy. Keep playing everyday, even if you are sore, just do things that are real easy for you. Whenever I'm sore, I just do tiltless for a whole session. It's actually fun to experiment with crazy 2 add tricks.

Tjuggles · Post by **Tjuggles** » 19 Jan 2006 20:44

This guy I know told me once that the best players play through the pain.

slapdash21 · Post by **slapdash21** » 20 Jan 2006 07:01

Tjuggles wrote:This guy I know told me once that the best players play through the pain.

i once said that those are the players that only hope to play for under a year

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i hurt.

i hurt.

thanks..