Playing with old injuries

[Egon_247]

I've given my position away a few times after being a sneaky bastard and ending up in the perfect spot, only to stand up, both my knees going "oh no you don't sunshine" and yelping in pain. 😱😆

Hereditary knees (thanks dad! You with your shiney titanium ones) and being a lazy 17 stone engineer has definitely taken its toll. 

Tactical walking, tuned pews so I don't have to get right in amongst the chaos and carnage and a keen eye for watching what's going on help. 

Have to say that other than a fractured wrist (watch me climb this barrier to get to the perfect firing position....clunk thud) I haven't ever broken a bone. 

I let the younglings take the lead and then sweep up when plan A goes to shit. 😂

[gavinkempsell]

20 hours ago, SeanM said:

Lastly, stretch, stretch and stretch! Both before and after skirmishes

[Tactical Pith Helmet]

2 hours ago, gavinkempsell said:

First thing any cat does upon waking is stretch liked hell!

 

Don't forget to stretch down either, it eases anything that you may have pulled without noticing.

 

Since muscle supports/surrounds joints, staying fit helps a great deal.  Of course my preferred ways of getting fit are what led to the injuries in the first place; probably the same for most of us?  If I hadn't a love for martial arts and bikes, I'd be less injured, but I wouldn't be fit for my age either.  

 

Written sitting supported by cushions whilst elevating leg/foot due to sciatica, planter fasciitis, arthritis, tarsal tunnel and (re)torn rib cartilage.  Enjoying a very effective muscle relaxant isotonic sport scotch called Bell's.  

 

 

[Sewdhull]

Yoga, do it.

[Tackle]

1 hour ago, Sewdhull said:

Yoga, do it.

Are goats optional ? 

[John F.]

I've got a number of niggling old injuries that would keep me off playing airsoft if I didn't keep them under control through rehab exercises and stretching. The best thing I done was to book a private sports physio to look them over. I would recommend anyone else to do the same. It might not help, but depending on the injuries, it could make a life changing difference to your mobility.

1 hour ago, Sewdhull said:

Yoga, do it.

I'd second this if you're able to do it.

[Enid_Puceflange]

4 hours ago, John F. said:

I've got a number of niggling old injuries that would keep me off playing airsoft if I didn't keep them under control through rehab exercises and stretching. The best thing I done was to book a private sports physio to look them over. I would recommend anyone else to do the same. It might not help, but depending on the injuries, it could make a life changing difference to your mobility.

I'd second this if you're able to do it.

 

I’ve actually been thinking about this.