Hello from a 55 yo who just strained a hamstring playing tennis and has been limping for two weeks. I really appreciate these tips/reality checks (I am incredibly annoyed at myself )
Sorry about the hammy strain — been there! Patience was my greatest friend. I thought it would never get better, but then one day it just stopped hurting. Foam rolling my quads and IT bands and glutes helped. Just not rolling directly on the hamstring. Thanks for checking in here.
Cheryl, hamstrings can take a while to heal. And hamstrings can be hard on the body, for sure. I try to always do at least some form of warm-up before tennis as there's just too many things, especially small nagging things, that can go wrong without it. I hope you get better fast. Foam roll!
I'm a 68 year marathon runner since my early 50's. Glad to hear the tips from you guys, i.e. the little muscles I have been ignoring, etc. I'll listen to the full hour soon. Thank you and hope to see more about this.
Deena, i'm wondering if you now incorporate single-leg weight training, or if that's something you're interested in starting. I'm no marathoner, but I found that the single-leg work, after only a month, has really helped my tennis stroke, because I have more endurance and more strength in the pivoting leg, from foot to torso.
True, injuries after 50 are somehow on a completely different level. The recovery time is prolonged as well, even after regular exercise. On the point about ego, I agree 100%.
One thing I would like to say is: don’t take Ibuprofen at all costs. Ibuprofen is actually worse than many other painkillers. Do your research on this. It’s sold over the counter but it’s truly bad for you. Best not to overdo it and be careful not to use any painkillers unless absolutely necessary.
Hello from a 55 yo who just strained a hamstring playing tennis and has been limping for two weeks. I really appreciate these tips/reality checks (I am incredibly annoyed at myself )
Sorry about the hammy strain — been there! Patience was my greatest friend. I thought it would never get better, but then one day it just stopped hurting. Foam rolling my quads and IT bands and glutes helped. Just not rolling directly on the hamstring. Thanks for checking in here.
Yeah trying to be zen (and rolling out my frustrations)
Cheryl, hamstrings can take a while to heal. And hamstrings can be hard on the body, for sure. I try to always do at least some form of warm-up before tennis as there's just too many things, especially small nagging things, that can go wrong without it. I hope you get better fast. Foam roll!
Strength training using heavy bands is so much better for my joint health. I use the X3 system but there are other options too.
I've slowly began doing this too. It also requires you to work all those little muscles that you can more easily ignore with weights. Good tip.
Andrew, Excellent thought, as bands are really good for avoiding injury. It's really hard to ego load a band.
I'm a 68 year marathon runner since my early 50's. Glad to hear the tips from you guys, i.e. the little muscles I have been ignoring, etc. I'll listen to the full hour soon. Thank you and hope to see more about this.
Now I hope to run my first marathon when I turn 68 thanks to this comment. Awesome.
Deena, i'm wondering if you now incorporate single-leg weight training, or if that's something you're interested in starting. I'm no marathoner, but I found that the single-leg work, after only a month, has really helped my tennis stroke, because I have more endurance and more strength in the pivoting leg, from foot to torso.
True, injuries after 50 are somehow on a completely different level. The recovery time is prolonged as well, even after regular exercise. On the point about ego, I agree 100%.
One thing I would like to say is: don’t take Ibuprofen at all costs. Ibuprofen is actually worse than many other painkillers. Do your research on this. It’s sold over the counter but it’s truly bad for you. Best not to overdo it and be careful not to use any painkillers unless absolutely necessary.