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What are good ways to massage out cramps

Posted on 3/4/18 at 7:31 pm
Posted by Hawgnsincebirth55
Gods country
Member since Sep 2016
16057 posts
Posted on 3/4/18 at 7:31 pm
I'm talking about muscle tightness that comes the day after a full day of exercise
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 3/5/18 at 4:13 pm to
I'll bump your thread because I would like to know too.
Posted by Rebel80
Member since Sep 2016
259 posts
Posted on 3/5/18 at 4:16 pm to
Invest in a foam roller
Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
12740 posts
Posted on 3/5/18 at 4:28 pm to
Foam rollers are great. I use one almost daily. Mainly on my back, but occasionally the hips and legs too.
Posted by Rossberg02
Member since Jun 2016
2591 posts
Posted on 3/6/18 at 3:56 am to
Guess you’re talking about DOMs since it’s the day after exercise...can’t massage out microtears in muscle tissue.
Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 3/6/18 at 5:18 am to
foam rolling and lacrosse ball helps. Hurts like a mofo when your legs are sore, but it helps. Better to do it right after the exercise.

I've had some tendonitis issues due to really knotty calves so I go see a chiropractor who specializes in sports therapy. After my half marathon this weekend, my calves were a bit sore. Some acupuncture, massage, Graston scraping, suction cupping, and time in Normatec Recovery Boots and I'm feeling 100% better. With insurance it's 15 bucks for me and I go every 2 weeks or any time my legs just get too sore and knotted up.
Posted by Rebel80
Member since Sep 2016
259 posts
Posted on 3/6/18 at 5:48 am to
Recovery boots and dry needling definitely help
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 3/6/18 at 6:26 am to
If you keep it up, the recovery time shortens and shortens. Befpre that...stretches and foam rollers.

Do not take IB profin or other pain pills/relaxers. You know why the discomfort is there, you earned it...let it repair naturally.
Posted by highpockets
Lafayette
Member since Feb 2015
1895 posts
Posted on 3/7/18 at 2:23 pm to
Foam rollers rock, there are also handheld types for other body parts.

I also have compression pants, they do make a difference as well.
Posted by brexit
Member since Mar 2018
12 posts
Posted on 3/10/18 at 7:05 am to
I also use rollers, there are lots of them in the market
Posted by Tigah Jr
The Stick
Member since Oct 2011
846 posts
Posted on 3/12/18 at 5:28 am to
Tennis balls work great as well. I keep one in my gym bag. I get knots in my back occasionally and I work them out with a tennis ball after I'm good and warmed up.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9784 posts
Posted on 3/12/18 at 5:34 am to
Swearing usually helps
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