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17 Apr 12 at 07:28
Ruperto
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How can I reduce that early season stiffness (after 50!)
I am 51 and dreading that first week or three. I seem to get really bad stiffness in all muscle groups, no matter how fit I am and how much time I spend in the gym. Is there anything I can do to reduce the pain of the first few weeks of the season - it ios defintiely getting worse as I get older!
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23 Apr 12 at 00:46
sunil.chandurkar
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I put a lot of bath salt in a tub full of hot water and soak in it for as long as I can, usually 20 minutes.
Relaxes the sore muscles like anything.
Also, I get at least one 90 minute massage a week.
24 Apr 13 at 21:15
DonBradmansDuck (not verified)
Im like you Ruperto... they only thing I do to help is to take some paracetamol or solpadine before bed... it doenst solve the problem but it means the aches dont disturb your sleep and you at least get good start on recovery by having a good nights sleep.
25 Apr 13 at 07:02
David Hinchliffe
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NSAIDs work wonders (I'm not a doctor though, so don't take my word as diagnosis, just personal experience). I would also strongly recommend stretching as soon as possible after play and foam rolling on the morning of the game, and the next morning.
Diet is also very very important. Eat LOTS of;
- green leafy vegetables
- fruit
- lean protein, especially from fish
- potatoes/oats/quinoa/rice
- green leafy vegetables (yeah i said it twice)
And drink lots of water before, during and after the game.
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I put a lot of bath salt in a tub full of hot water and soak in it for as long as I can, usually 20 minutes.
Relaxes the sore muscles like anything.
Also, I get at least one 90 minute massage a week.
Im like you Ruperto... they only thing I do to help is to take some paracetamol or solpadine before bed... it doenst solve the problem but it means the aches dont disturb your sleep and you at least get good start on recovery by having a good nights sleep.
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NSAIDs work wonders (I'm not a doctor though, so don't take my word as diagnosis, just personal experience). I would also strongly recommend stretching as soon as possible after play and foam rolling on the morning of the game, and the next morning.
Diet is also very very important. Eat LOTS of;
- green leafy vegetables
- fruit
- lean protein, especially from fish
- potatoes/oats/quinoa/rice
- green leafy vegetables (yeah i said it twice)
And drink lots of water before, during and after the game.
More advice here: http://www.pitchvision.com/5-ways-to-recover-from-a-hard-days-cricket