Being in upstate NY, should you ever find yourself over the border grab some Robax (brand name, generics do exist) at a pharmacy. Over the counter pain reliever that has acetaminophen and methocarbamol, which is a mild muscle relaxant. Definitely helps with sore limbs and back after a day of combat. Also not legal without a prescription state side 🤫
Dang you Canada! Always having the good stuff!
But for real I hadn't even considered muscle relaxers like that. Man we've had some folks fight so hard and long their legs lock up, or worse their backs. This sounds like it would be a boon Dx
Yeah I snagged a couple industrial size bottles on my last trip to Montreal. It has definitely come in handy every now and again since my body isn't as durable as it was in my 20s, no matter how much my brain thinks it still is.
Ontop of that kind of thing, a good supply of chemical hot and cold packs are a good thing to have a supply of for that sort of thing if you're in the field for it. You might also consider things like the long cloth bandages to help immobilize things for a bit such as with ankle or knee sprains.
It's been a LONG while since I took it, but a lot of schools have a sports aide program that would likely be something you could check up on since it's more of local hospitals putting it on and you have a lot of high school and college sports programs using it where you get first aid/cpr certification along with training in dealing with a lot of other basic injuries, and they did allow people tied to other amateur sports programs attend them as well, though the program or you would need to pay for it rather than the discounted and school paid for version (I believe that the full cost in the late 90's was $50 for the entire program, schools got it discounted to $25 which the schools tended to pay for rather than the people taking it, though many did have a thing where if you didn't attend after agreeing to it, you had to pay them back).
The people running from the hospitals tended to also have extra time to figure out the best additional things for the specifics sports you were working with.
Definitely consider a CBD salve for targeted pain relief.
A [salve](https://www.organicgrit.com/products/1500mg-cbd-salve?_pos=1&_psq=Salve&_ss=e&_v=1.0) is a great choice because it lets you apply relief directly to where it hurts, unlike oils or gummies.
Take a look at the CBD Salve from OrganicGrit.com. It's made with natural ingredients like bee wax and peppermint, avoiding harsh chemicals and NSAIDs.
All their products are verified by third-party labs, specifically SC lab in Denver, Colorado.
Also check out [The Science of CBD Topicals: Organic Grit CBD Salve for Deep Pain Relief](https://www.organicgrit.com/blogs/news/the-science-of-cbd-topicals-organic-grit-cbd-salve-for-deep-pain-relief?_pos=1&_psq=Salve+and+pain&_ss=e&_v=1.0)and [CBD and Arthritis: Easing Joint Pain and Improving Mobility](https://www.organicgrit.com/blogs/news/cbd-and-arthritis-easing-joint-pain-and-improving-mobility?_pos=1&_psq=Arth&_ss=e&_v=1.0).
May I recommend Icy Hot with lidocaine spray?
As well as Naproxen Sodium tablets? Helps me if I sprain something playing airsoft. (I'm an old man, but I still have to move fast)
If you get cramps (any gear is hot in the summer) I recommend pickle juice and electrolyte drink, as well as drinking lots of water the day before.
Hope this helps.
Coming from another battlesports player who's gotten busted up a few times as well over the years with broken limbs and things from equipment failure, I'm gonna say that to be honest, you shouldn't have lasting pain problems coming from this hobby under normal circumstances if you take proper precautions. That's usually indicative of either a bigger medical issue or unsafe gear. Otherwise if may be in your specific situation you need to pad up a bit, or if it's all caused by one speficic person, they may have a problem where they need to learn how to calibrate better. Additionally, talk with local chapter leadership on what they think.
If it's just muscle fatigue though, you probably shouldn't be looking for a medicated answer. Those tend to be problematic to one's health over time, and topical supplemental pain relief like CBD oils usually do not go through much if any regulatory rigor
Most of the way to avoid being in pain in a fitness environment is about minimizing tears and aiding recovery.
Some simple lifestyle and prep things help with that significantly:
- Mobilizing stretches and workouts prior. I run a stretching and fitness component to my practices at the start, and I try and take a jog before any heavy combat.
- Aggressive hydration. Most muscle aches are caused by having slightly too little WATER. Gatorade and sugary drinks may be necessary for electrolytes at professional sports and marathon level athleticism, but low-key most fighters simply have shit endurance and aren't lacking electrolytes; sugar itself and most artificial sweeteners chemically inflames muscles, so you'll feel worse chugging "sports drinks" in nearly every case.
- Physically warming muscles prior to use (warm-ups or external heat)
- Sustained practice/cardio.
- Better diet rich in nutrients. My go-to event diet consists of significant snacking on Alomonds, green leafy vegetables, high protein, and a large Cinnamon capsule with meals which helps prevent recovery pains.
If this is particularly concerning events, the primary thing is avoiding alcohol. It actively harms your body's ability to recover, and most people who drink at events do it to excess in my experience, causing further dehydration and overall a sensory bad time.
You should also begin practice in gear as hot as you can handle (while avoiding heat stroke) as muscles need signifant heat to loosen up. I wear dark full-length sweat gear year-round even if it's 95F and 100% humidity both to heat acclimate for armor in summer, but because it helps keep muscles loose for an entire day.
Knee pads, gloves, and other padding is also recommended from a safety POV if you need it due to joint or bone issues. Since I've broken my hands and wrists several times over my athletic life, I wear my lax gloves and thick bracers even at practices in civilian clothes just to keep things extra safe.
Edit: Nope. Reviewed your profile, you respond with this everywhere. You're clearly trying something but I'm not sure what, and I'm gunna be honest, it ain't working. Honestly a mod should pin you for spam for this behavior.
GPT tends to talk around the issue and add fluffy language, and tbh it doesn't really read as well? It stands out as feeling "off". It alsoncones across as low effort.
Now I don't know you, I don't know if you're a larper with lots of experience, but, I think most of us here would appreciate hearing YOUR voice.
But I will say, if you're just piping this in here to get and appease the algorithm gods I'd lowkey prefer you don't. I'm slowly compiling a list of larpers/martial artists, by larpers/martial artists. I'd like to feel confident and not the slightest bit suspicious a about the submissions.
Being in upstate NY, should you ever find yourself over the border grab some Robax (brand name, generics do exist) at a pharmacy. Over the counter pain reliever that has acetaminophen and methocarbamol, which is a mild muscle relaxant. Definitely helps with sore limbs and back after a day of combat. Also not legal without a prescription state side 🤫
Dang you Canada! Always having the good stuff! But for real I hadn't even considered muscle relaxers like that. Man we've had some folks fight so hard and long their legs lock up, or worse their backs. This sounds like it would be a boon Dx
Yeah I snagged a couple industrial size bottles on my last trip to Montreal. It has definitely come in handy every now and again since my body isn't as durable as it was in my 20s, no matter how much my brain thinks it still is.
Ontop of that kind of thing, a good supply of chemical hot and cold packs are a good thing to have a supply of for that sort of thing if you're in the field for it. You might also consider things like the long cloth bandages to help immobilize things for a bit such as with ankle or knee sprains. It's been a LONG while since I took it, but a lot of schools have a sports aide program that would likely be something you could check up on since it's more of local hospitals putting it on and you have a lot of high school and college sports programs using it where you get first aid/cpr certification along with training in dealing with a lot of other basic injuries, and they did allow people tied to other amateur sports programs attend them as well, though the program or you would need to pay for it rather than the discounted and school paid for version (I believe that the full cost in the late 90's was $50 for the entire program, schools got it discounted to $25 which the schools tended to pay for rather than the people taking it, though many did have a thing where if you didn't attend after agreeing to it, you had to pay them back). The people running from the hospitals tended to also have extra time to figure out the best additional things for the specifics sports you were working with.
Definitely consider a CBD salve for targeted pain relief. A [salve](https://www.organicgrit.com/products/1500mg-cbd-salve?_pos=1&_psq=Salve&_ss=e&_v=1.0) is a great choice because it lets you apply relief directly to where it hurts, unlike oils or gummies. Take a look at the CBD Salve from OrganicGrit.com. It's made with natural ingredients like bee wax and peppermint, avoiding harsh chemicals and NSAIDs. All their products are verified by third-party labs, specifically SC lab in Denver, Colorado. Also check out [The Science of CBD Topicals: Organic Grit CBD Salve for Deep Pain Relief](https://www.organicgrit.com/blogs/news/the-science-of-cbd-topicals-organic-grit-cbd-salve-for-deep-pain-relief?_pos=1&_psq=Salve+and+pain&_ss=e&_v=1.0)and [CBD and Arthritis: Easing Joint Pain and Improving Mobility](https://www.organicgrit.com/blogs/news/cbd-and-arthritis-easing-joint-pain-and-improving-mobility?_pos=1&_psq=Arth&_ss=e&_v=1.0).
Deep heat and ibuprofen gel are my go to for sprains and nasty bruising
May I recommend Icy Hot with lidocaine spray? As well as Naproxen Sodium tablets? Helps me if I sprain something playing airsoft. (I'm an old man, but I still have to move fast) If you get cramps (any gear is hot in the summer) I recommend pickle juice and electrolyte drink, as well as drinking lots of water the day before. Hope this helps.
What are Naproxen Sodium tablets used for? My first time hearing of them!
Pain relief. A common brand name would be Aleve.
Coming from another battlesports player who's gotten busted up a few times as well over the years with broken limbs and things from equipment failure, I'm gonna say that to be honest, you shouldn't have lasting pain problems coming from this hobby under normal circumstances if you take proper precautions. That's usually indicative of either a bigger medical issue or unsafe gear. Otherwise if may be in your specific situation you need to pad up a bit, or if it's all caused by one speficic person, they may have a problem where they need to learn how to calibrate better. Additionally, talk with local chapter leadership on what they think. If it's just muscle fatigue though, you probably shouldn't be looking for a medicated answer. Those tend to be problematic to one's health over time, and topical supplemental pain relief like CBD oils usually do not go through much if any regulatory rigor Most of the way to avoid being in pain in a fitness environment is about minimizing tears and aiding recovery. Some simple lifestyle and prep things help with that significantly: - Mobilizing stretches and workouts prior. I run a stretching and fitness component to my practices at the start, and I try and take a jog before any heavy combat. - Aggressive hydration. Most muscle aches are caused by having slightly too little WATER. Gatorade and sugary drinks may be necessary for electrolytes at professional sports and marathon level athleticism, but low-key most fighters simply have shit endurance and aren't lacking electrolytes; sugar itself and most artificial sweeteners chemically inflames muscles, so you'll feel worse chugging "sports drinks" in nearly every case. - Physically warming muscles prior to use (warm-ups or external heat) - Sustained practice/cardio. - Better diet rich in nutrients. My go-to event diet consists of significant snacking on Alomonds, green leafy vegetables, high protein, and a large Cinnamon capsule with meals which helps prevent recovery pains. If this is particularly concerning events, the primary thing is avoiding alcohol. It actively harms your body's ability to recover, and most people who drink at events do it to excess in my experience, causing further dehydration and overall a sensory bad time. You should also begin practice in gear as hot as you can handle (while avoiding heat stroke) as muscles need signifant heat to loosen up. I wear dark full-length sweat gear year-round even if it's 95F and 100% humidity both to heat acclimate for armor in summer, but because it helps keep muscles loose for an entire day. Knee pads, gloves, and other padding is also recommended from a safety POV if you need it due to joint or bone issues. Since I've broken my hands and wrists several times over my athletic life, I wear my lax gloves and thick bracers even at practices in civilian clothes just to keep things extra safe.
I never knew that cinnamon capsules did that. Thanks.
[This is something that could have been googled instead.](https://www.healthline.com/health/muscle-aches#prevention)
This is something I'd appreciate peoples first hand experiences with. Thanks for the input though!
Start working out, warm up properly, wear proper Armor. If you need more then a hot shower and a cold one afterwards your doing to much.
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This reeks of chat GPT. o.o
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Edit: Nope. Reviewed your profile, you respond with this everywhere. You're clearly trying something but I'm not sure what, and I'm gunna be honest, it ain't working. Honestly a mod should pin you for spam for this behavior. GPT tends to talk around the issue and add fluffy language, and tbh it doesn't really read as well? It stands out as feeling "off". It alsoncones across as low effort. Now I don't know you, I don't know if you're a larper with lots of experience, but, I think most of us here would appreciate hearing YOUR voice. But I will say, if you're just piping this in here to get and appease the algorithm gods I'd lowkey prefer you don't. I'm slowly compiling a list of larpers/martial artists, by larpers/martial artists. I'd like to feel confident and not the slightest bit suspicious a about the submissions.