Has anyone fell down hard to the ground while exercising?

shimmy530

Hi, I'm new to the MFP community, but I've been using the app for awhile. Anyways, I was playing indoor soccer yesterday and fell really hard to the ground. It didn't hurt that much, but the next morning (right now), my right shoulder hurts whenever I try to move my right arm. Is there some effective ointment or heat/ice patch I can use to relieve this pain? I decided to go see a doctor if this doesn't go away over the weekend.

Thanks and keep up the good work!


P.S. I did try a heat patch overnight but didn't quite work. I'm not even sure when to use heat and when to use ice patch..AHH!!

alienblonde1

Read this it might help

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/a/iceorheat.htm


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corimac

Oh I'm sorry you're hurt! I've found more relief from ice than heat to any injuries I've had. And - Ibuprofen!!!

Hoping for some speedy healing for you!!!

shimmy530

Thank you so much for the link! I'm icing right now

lindasain

Great Idea for the ice packs...