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R.I.C.E = Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation :)
--- Ariel King <biffitybiff@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Deb - I appreciate the info. What is R.I.C.E?
> 
> Ok, I'm off to the drugstore for epsom salts.
> 
> --- In , "Debbie Feder" 
> <deborahfederlmt@h...> wrote:
> > 
> > ....Hey Ariel :)
> > Well everyone is unique and I certainly can't
> diagnose anything... 
> > Just thought I'd let you know that the right
> electrolyte balance 
> > can make a difference when one demands more than
> the usual from 
> > their muscles...Especially if you sweat...
> > Also, make sure to keep hydrated...
> > Sounds like you just need to work up to it little
> by little, like 
> > you said...
> > You might want to work on moves that just
> strengthen your grip at 
> > the beginning... Pulling the SG up with a hand
> over hand motion, 
> and 
> > then letting it down again the same way... (the
> one I call "Fetch 
> > the Water") Swelling? R.I.C.E. is the usual
> recommendation for 
> the 
> > first 48 hours.. After the swelling goes down you
> can switch to 
> warm 
> > moist heat on those tight muscles.. This is the
> route to go when 
> > dealing with an injury, which I hope you don't
> have or ever get.. 
> > Take Reinhards advice and go slow!
> > Don't exceed more than 19 minutes with the heat as
> this would end 
> up 
> > causing more tissue fluid to escape from the
> muscles than you 
> want, 
> > ending in a dehydrated state...
> > Hope the epsom salts work for you :) You'll be
> back SGing in no 
> > time! 
> > Peace,
> > Deb
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