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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by redgoober4life
You should only be stretching muscles that are warm. This can be due to working out or artificially (warm shower).
I wasn't stretching as in getting ready for a marathon, it was the same arms-outstretched-while-yawning stretch that I've done for 30 years.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Alternating ice AND heat? I always thought ice should be used for anti-inflammatory purposes.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by umop-apisdn
Alternating ice AND heat? I always thought ice should be used for anti-inflammatory purposes.
ice reduces inflammation, heat soothes and relaxes the muscle
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Princess Mandiala
ice reduces inflammation, heat soothes and relaxes the muscle
This girl knows what's up, thanks for the advice Mandi. Damn neck is hurting worse than this morning
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by VRGNCD5
This girl knows what's up, thanks for the advice Mandi. Damn neck is hurting worse than this morning
Do each (hot and cold) for about 15-20 minutes each. and you're welcome
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by VRGNCD5
I wasn't stretching as in getting ready for a marathon, it was the same arms-outstretched-while-yawning stretch that I've done for 30 years.
They're still cold. This is why yoga places have the heat at 85 all the time. h:
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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am i missing out on not stretching my neck?

i just strcth shoulders, quads, hamstrings, calfs, pretty much lower body...
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wedley2
am i missing out on not stretching my neck?

i just strcth shoulders, quads, hamstrings, calfs, pretty much lower body...

he wasn't stretching before exercise..he was stretching when he woke up..like everyone does, but most of time it's done subconciously.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Princess Mandiala
he wasn't stretching before exercise..he was stretching when he woke up..like everyone does
Glad somebody understands
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by VRGNCD5
Glad somebody understands
pfft, when i wake up, i stretch to get rdy to run a mile on my hands
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