I'm really struggling

[White_Dragon]

Hey

In the last 6months I've been doing more training than ever, probably about 8 hours a week in total (Grappling mainly, Thai and Boxing) and I'm loving it but my body is really feeling the strain, my back, shoulders and chest are really hurting especially after classes and its just making me miserable.

I know the anwser is probably rest but I don't want to go backwards and lose what little game I have.

Just wondered is there any advice people can give me, I was considering some sports massage?

[Smiler]

Hi!

There's alot of things you can do.

1. Eat proper nutrition for your body.
2. Get the right sleep.
3. Stagger your training, have a hard day followed by an easy day.
4. Work more on technique, relax more during training, don't try and drive your car with your foot on the brake as well as the accelerator - you'll make alot of noise and go no-where...
5. Periodise your training, focus on one area at a time.
6. Have at least one 24hr period total rest each week to let your smooth and cardiac muscles recover.
7. Have regular chiropractic to ensure that your body is aligned properly.
8. Use sports massage, but know this can be like a workout in itself and will often induce DOMS.
9. Listen to your body - if you are dead on your feet, do something very, very light or nothing at all.

Just some ideas!

Smiler

[White_Dragon]

That is wicked advice, if i'm honest i think i need to rest more and eat better.

[MR C]

smiler is correct ,if you rest you will actually get fitter mate

[MikeyL]

I had a massage for the first time thew other day. Feel fucking awesome now. Something I will keep up in the future

[White_Dragon]

Think i need to find myself a good masseuse. What should I be paying for a treatment?

[pie eater]

Think i need to find myself a good masseuse. What should I be paying for a treatment?



Will Sir be requiring Happy Ending?

[Lou]

Lolol :D

I agree sports massage is definitely worth it! I try and get one once a month (the only happy ending I get is relief from my back pain!). Its about £30 (I get mates rates though) and the guy I use employs pressure point massage.
Training about the same myself a week now and loving it, but feeling the strain on my body.

[White_Dragon]

I didn't realise how dodgy that sounded!!!

[Lou]

Believe me, it's really easy to start threads with dodgy titles ( i say this from experience!!)

[MikeyL]

Lolol :D

I agree sports massage is definitely worth it! I try and get one once a month (the only happy ending I get is relief from my back pain!). Its about £30 (I get mates rates though) and the guy I use employs pressure point massage.
Training about the same myself a week now and loving it, but feeling the strain on my body.


Im going to try to get one every 2 weeks. really helped my back and neck stiffness

[Lou]

After this week's training I am thinking once every few weeks. Had thought about once a month but my hips feel rotten since I started muay thai.

[Jamie Taylor]

Mikey did you get a proper one ? Or are you referring to the half assed one I gave you at training ?

[MikeyL]

lol the half arsed one you gave me. Still feels better tho

[Jamie Taylor]

Told ya mate. I am very good with my hands ( apart from when doing mma )

:D

Let me know when ya want a proper one and I'll book ya in.

[MikeyL]

was quite a strange experiance getting healed instead of killed by you lol!

Will probably get one in a couple of weeks

[Jamie Taylor]

With these repeated comments about me hurting you etc..People on here will think I bully you in training or something even though me and you have never EVER sparred !!!

I think it's time to introduce your face to my new king shinpads.

[MikeyL]

You dont bully me im just shit lol.

I think I should add 'Jamie T, HEALER' to the sugestions for a new nick name

http://www.cagewarriors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30647

[Jamie Taylor]

My shitness as well as the constant illness / injuries have made me want to give up completely. I'm battling with the idea of stopping doing everything mma related.

I'm even finding it hard to get excited watching ufc's etc. :(

Everyone goes through this I'm sure I will get that passion back soon. That is if I dont get injured by Mark and his magic toenails of death as soon as I feel ready to train again LOL

[MikeyL]

its hatd for anyone to get exited over the last 2 UFCs mate they were garbage

[Rosi]

What Smiler said...

Foam rollers and contrast showers are also excellent (especially if you're not rich enough to afford sports massage several times a week!)