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Has anyone fell down hard to the ground while exercising?

shimmy530
shimmy530 Posts: 6
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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!!

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  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    Read this it might help

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


    A way to make your own gel packs for freezing is fill a ziploc bag with dishsoap and freeze. Freezes like those gel packs you can buy in the stores. You can make the different sizes by using different size bags.
  • corimac
    corimac Posts: 30 Member
    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
    shimmy530 Posts: 6
    Thank you so much for the link! I'm icing right now :)
  • lindasain
    lindasain Posts: 163 Member
    Great Idea for the ice packs...
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