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ChangingLINKS.com · 2005-07-26T07:26:01+00:00

Eric L. and I found a new trail two days ago. It's on a hillside. Long story short, I did a lot more climbing than usual. My thighs, (from knee to hip) are very sore. No other muscles are sore enough to mention. The thighs are so sore I have trouble walking and such. I have tried various solutions with no effect: 1. I tried stretching the thighs (even laying with my feet under my butt). Got stuck there 🙄 2. I tried using a hammer to bruise the muscle, but could not do it as long as usual. In the past that worked well. 3. I tried lightly punching the muscle for 15 minutes. 4. I tried using a massage machine (that vibrates) for an hour 5. I tried Icy Hot 6. I tried using a hot pack I did all of this on the left thigh (to see if it would get better faster than the right). It did NOT. I'm guessing that guys like AspenMike have solutions for leg soreness (aside from "don't overdo it). The soreness was cool and funny at first, but it looks like I'm going into a 3rd day with this pain. It's getting to be "unfashionable." I need to heal so I can get back to that trail . . . -- ChangingLINKS.com - member Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter, Drew Brown 'Changing LINKS' (http://www.ChangingLINKS.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ChangingLINKS.com's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/5468 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42150

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ChangingLINKS.com
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26 July 2005, 07:26 UTC #1

Eric L. and I found a new trail two days ago. It's on a hillside.
Long story short, I did a lot more climbing than usual.
My thighs, (from knee to hip) are very sore.
No other muscles are sore enough to mention.
The thighs are so sore I have trouble walking and such.
I have tried various solutions with no effect:
1. I tried stretching the thighs (even laying with my feet under my
butt). Got stuck there 🙄
2. I tried using a hammer to bruise the muscle, but could not do it as
long as usual. In the past that worked well.
3. I tried lightly punching the muscle for 15 minutes.
4. I tried using a massage machine (that vibrates) for an hour
5. I tried Icy Hot
6. I tried using a hot pack
I did all of this on the left thigh (to see if it would get better
faster than the right). It did NOT.
I'm guessing that guys like AspenMike have solutions for leg soreness
(aside from "don't overdo it). The soreness was cool and funny at first,
but it looks like I'm going into a 3rd day with this pain. It's getting
to be "unfashionable."
I need to heal so I can get back to that trail . . .
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26 July 2005, 07:31 UTC #2

Do it again and again, and eventually your body will get stronger and
get used to it, and you will lessen soreness.
Or quit bieng a sissy.
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26 July 2005, 07:31 UTC #3

Do it again and again, and eventually your body will get stronger and
get used to it, and you will lessen soreness.
Or quit bieng a sissy.
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26 July 2005, 07:57 UTC #4

Well, I just got back from the doctor . . .
(how? you may ask? I went to Walgreens and there was a guy there at
230am??!!)
. . and he said take electrolytes, drink fluids, rest.
He said that I tore muscle, built up lactic acid and need to let that
flush out of the muscle.
He dismissed the idea of using arnica, balm, and other stuff I threw
out. I even guessed that excercise may help.
I trust his answer because I've tried everything short of (and
including) masochism to fix this.
I guess I should be asking for drug recommendations at this point.
I need something to reduce the sharp pain so that my knee doesn't lock
backwards when I hobble.
I'm willing to try other stuff also.
Hopefully, the new day will meet me with some suggestions.
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26 July 2005, 07:57 UTC #5

Well, I just got back from the doctor . . .
(how? you may ask? I went to Walgreens and there was a guy there at
230am??!!)
. . and he said take electrolytes, drink fluids, rest.
He said that I tore muscle, built up lactic acid and need to let that
flush out of the muscle.
He dismissed the idea of using arnica, balm, and other stuff I threw
out. I even guessed that excercise may help.
I trust his answer because I've tried everything short of (and
including) masochism to fix this.
I guess I should be asking for drug recommendations at this point.
I need something to reduce the sharp pain so that my knee doesn't lock
backwards when I hobble.
I'm willing to try other stuff also.
Hopefully, the new day will meet me with some suggestions.
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26 July 2005, 08:26 UTC #6

I've been reading the 'Cycling Performance Tips'
(http://www.cptips.com/) web site lately. There's a page there about
'Exercise Induced Muscle Pain, Soreness, and Cramps'
(http://www.cptips.com/muspain.htm). It offers a basic description
about what's going on and offers a few tips.
For soreness after the ride (delayed onset muscle soreness), which is
probably what you've got, the solution is to ramp up activity gradually
so your muscles get used to the demands. Gradually increase your riding
on that trail till you can survive the day after without soreness.
Easier said than done. I get sore the day after when I go on bigger
muni rides than I'm used to. Unless you train and ride constantly all
the time you're going to get sore after long hard rides.
Signing up for a professional unicycling team that has it's own massage
expert would also be a good way to get the muscles rubbed down after a
big ride. 🙂
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26 July 2005, 08:26 UTC #7

I've been reading the 'Cycling Performance Tips'
(http://www.cptips.com/) web site lately. There's a page there about
'Exercise Induced Muscle Pain, Soreness, and Cramps'
(http://www.cptips.com/muspain.htm). It offers a basic description
about what's going on and offers a few tips.
For soreness after the ride (delayed onset muscle soreness), which is
probably what you've got, the solution is to ramp up activity gradually
so your muscles get used to the demands. Gradually increase your riding
on that trail till you can survive the day after without soreness.
Easier said than done. I get sore the day after when I go on bigger
muni rides than I'm used to. Unless you train and ride constantly all
the time you're going to get sore after long hard rides.
Signing up for a professional unicycling team that has it's own massage
expert would also be a good way to get the muscles rubbed down after a
big ride. 🙂
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26 July 2005, 10:29 UTC #8

Soreness is a build up of lactic acid and can occur to a point where it
almost poisens the system.
Some recovery methods are bi carb soda in small amounts (the racehorse
industry is famous for it) andd is usually the main constituent in
recovery drinks or some recovery amino acids available from health
stores and gyms (they work). Some people are just not into supplements.
Its up to the individual.
Total rest is best if you have the time.
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26 July 2005, 10:29 UTC #9

Soreness is a build up of lactic acid and can occur to a point where it
almost poisens the system.
Some recovery methods are bi carb soda in small amounts (the racehorse
industry is famous for it) andd is usually the main constituent in
recovery drinks or some recovery amino acids available from health
stores and gyms (they work). Some people are just not into supplements.
Its up to the individual.
Total rest is best if you have the time.
Good luck!
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26 July 2005, 10:31 UTC #10

Oh yeah, thanks John, I also recommend tactile therapies such as but not
limited to massage.
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26 July 2005, 10:31 UTC #11

Oh yeah, thanks John, I also recommend tactile therapies such as but not
limited to massage.
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26 July 2005, 15:01 UTC #12

may i asked what beating your leg with a hammer would do?
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26 July 2005, 15:01 UTC #13

may i asked what beating your leg with a hammer would do?
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26 July 2005, 15:18 UTC #14

Yeah, I'd recommend stop beating on your leg with a hammer as the most
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26 July 2005, 15:18 UTC #15

Yeah, I'd recommend stop beating on your leg with a hammer as the most
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26 July 2005, 16:10 UTC #16

U-Turn said:
*Yeah, I'd recommend stop beating on your leg with a hammer as the
most effective, most realistic, and least expensive solution. *

Leave him alone. I'm sure his head appreciates the break.
Drew, that is exactly the shape I was in the week before I attempted to
do the King of Jester hillclimb. You didn't get it when I tried to
explain that to you. Maybe now you can relate.
It took me 3 weeks to really get over it. It was much worse than even 3
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26 July 2005, 16:10 UTC #17

U-Turn said:
*Yeah, I'd recommend stop beating on your leg with a hammer as the
most effective, most realistic, and least expensive solution. *

Leave him alone. I'm sure his head appreciates the break.
Drew, that is exactly the shape I was in the week before I attempted to
do the King of Jester hillclimb. You didn't get it when I tried to
explain that to you. Maybe now you can relate.
It took me 3 weeks to really get over it. It was much worse than even 3
days of CMW, which was painful enough.
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26 July 2005, 16:27 UTC #18

S_Wallis said:
*Drew, that is exactly the shape I was in the week before I attempted
to do the King of Jester hillclimb. *
You did King of Jester on a Uni? Hardcore!!
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26 July 2005, 18:09 UTC #19

vanman2004 said:
*You did King of Jester on a Uni? Hardcore!!
How'd you do? *

Lousy, because my legs locked up from the aforementioned quad injuries.
Eric (onefiftyfour) cruised up it like a champ. It helps a little that
he lives at the top of it.
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vanman2004 said:
*You did King of Jester on a Uni? Hardcore!!
How'd you do? *

Lousy, because my legs locked up from the aforementioned quad injuries.
Eric (onefiftyfour) cruised up it like a champ. It helps a little that
he lives at the top of it.
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