Kickbutt Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Hi All, I've noticed in the last 2 weeks or so that I've had paid in my calves, even though I work out regularly and stretch apporpriately...I find it sometimes difficult to continue my workout, as it can really hurt sometimes. Do I need better shoes? Is it from high impact exercise? How can I correct this? Please help! Ouss. Lori If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 If it is discomfort you feel, it may just be you overworked them. Pain is something sharp followed by a burning sensation. If it is discomfort then just switch to a lighter exercise. If it is pain, stop completely and see either a physiotherapist or a personal trainer. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiboxerken Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Drink lots and lots of water. Sometimes, especially with kickboxing/boxing footwork, when you are dehydrated the calves are the first place that start to cramp up a little. I like to skip rope to warm up my calves and then stretch them. Other than that, just listen to your body. Oh, if you send me a picture of your legs.. i may better be able to assess the situation. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickbutt Posted July 5, 2001 Author Share Posted July 5, 2001 Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. I think Angus has some competition in regards to who's the most perverted on the board. You guys kill me - hahahahahaha!!! If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiboxerken Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Pervert? ME?! I just wanted to get a better look to see how your legs may need help, that's all. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickbutt Posted July 5, 2001 Author Share Posted July 5, 2001 Oh......my mistake Ken, sorry.... I also wanted to say that it is actually more discomfort than pain, as Karateka differentiated. It's located not on the back of my calf where I would normally feel it if my muscles were just sore, but towards the front close to the bone - it's the wierdest thing!! Anyways, if anyone else has any ideas, I'd really appreciate it! Lori If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiboxerken Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Is it a shin-splint? If it is, then you definitely need more water. Also, tieing of the shoes too tight will cause this type of discomfort. Make sure the shoes are snug but not tight. I used to get shin splints playing basketball, but just loosening up my shoe laces a bit got rid of them in a couple weeks. oh.. where are my leg pictures!? Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickbutt Posted July 5, 2001 Author Share Posted July 5, 2001 Ha! I've already seen YOUR legs Ken!!!! Not too shabby!! You're built like a brick (no, make that steel) wall! I'll try to drink more water and to loosen up my laces and I'll let ya know if it worked. Thanks alot Perv! Lori If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 To properly assess the legs you really need to see the whole body. Ken, you should have asked for a full body picture Hey, i aint that perverted - after all i'm still a teenager and Ken's all growed up! Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrushman Posted July 9, 2001 Share Posted July 9, 2001 what type of surfaces have you been working out on. if the surfaces are different. such as wood,asphalt, concrete,grass, or dirt. i would consider the shin splint theory. where rest and fliuds would be recommended. rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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