Sore Glute

slp51

Hey, what do you do for a sore (very sore) glute besides stretching?

ksy1969

Foam Roller. I think these have saved me a lot of pain since I learned how to use them.

I swear by those things and I find it really interesting how many gyms do not have them on hand or give you a blank stare when you ask about them.

StereophoneyGaz

Foam roller and a hot bath

DavPul

slp51 wrote: »

Hey, what do you do for a sore (very sore) glute besides stretching?

Your next scheduled workout

esjones12

Just keep moving and enjoy the suffering a bit. Also make sure you jog around a bit before stretching...you'll do more harm than good stretching a cold strained muscle.

Roxiegirl2008

I love my foam roller. It will feel uncomfortable at first but then I feel much better.

rileyes

Also lacrosse balls.

DopeItUp

DavPul wrote: »

slp51 wrote: »

Hey, what do you do for a sore (very sore) glute besides stretching?

Your next scheduled workout

This. You'll feel better once you actually start working again.

branflakes1980

DavPul wrote: »

slp51 wrote: »

Hey, what do you do for a sore (very sore) glute besides stretching?

Your next scheduled workout

^^This, also is it just 1 glute? If so, maybe check your form on whatever you were doing. Both should be sore IMO, I am not a professional though. I know everyone favors one side over the other but the other one should be atleast somewhat sore?

AllanMisner

Drink plenty of water, self-myofascial release, keep it mildly active, get good sleep.

slp51

AllanMisner wrote: »

self-myofascial release.

Don't know what that is, but I'll do it! (I'll ask my physical therapist.) thanks!

randomtai

Glute massages and backshots.

slp51

branflakes1980 wrote: »

DavPul wrote: »

slp51 wrote: »

Hey, what do you do for a sore (very sore) glute besides stretching?

Your next scheduled workout

^^This, also is it just 1 glute? If so, maybe check your form on whatever you were doing. Both should be sore IMO, I am not a professional though. I know everyone favors one side over the other but the other one should be atleast somewhat sore?

Well, I'm an anomaly. My left side is a lot weaker than the right side due to childhood polio. I push the left side as hard as I can, but stagnant and atrophied muscles are stubborn. Thus, the right side does most of the work and takes the beating.

AllanMisner

slp51 wrote: »

AllanMisner wrote: »

self-myofascial release.

Don't know what that is, but I'll do it! (I'll ask my physical therapist.) thanks!

It is where you use a foam roller and/or a ball (softball, lacrosse ball) to apply direct pressure to the muscle (rolling). When you find a sore spot (you’ll know), you keep the pressure on until the muscle releases and the pain subsides. Then you move round the muscle until you find other spots.

This is good when you’re sore and to improve mobility.

slp51

AllanMisner wrote: »

slp51 wrote: »

AllanMisner wrote: »

self-myofascial release.

Don't know what that is, but I'll do it! (I'll ask my physical therapist.) thanks!

It is where you use a foam roller and/or a ball (softball, lacrosse ball) to apply direct pressure to the muscle (rolling). When you find a sore spot (you’ll know), you keep the pressure on until the muscle releases and the pain subsides. Then you move round the muscle until you find other spots.

This is good when you’re sore and to improve mobility.

I do have a foam roller, and I rolled my sore glute on it for about 2-3 minutes. I did not keep the pressure on, though. It feels much better but I'll do the pressure thing when I get back home.

Thanks!

belgerian

Frozen water bottle as a roller.