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Body ache after flying: workout or rest?

AdorablePanda
AdorablePanda Posts: 125 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi Wasn't sure under which subject to post this....so I chose the Fitness and Exercise...lol
Yesterday I flew from San Diego to Honolulu. Normally I make it a practice to walk about the plane, but yesterday the plane was PACKED and there were children running up and down the aisle so I just opted to stay in my seat...bad mistake.
Since I got off the plane I have constant back (shoulders, upper and lower (especially lower)), knee aches (kinda feels like my IT band...?) hip, arms....ach...I just feel like I got punched up and roughed up.

My question is....do I rest until the aches go away? or would working out help?

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  • AdorablePanda
    AdorablePanda Posts: 125 Member
    P.S. not to be an alarmist...but should I be concerned that my body hurts so much?
  • cbmcphillips
    cbmcphillips Posts: 801 Member
    how many hours were you flying - 1 or 2 shouldn't be an issue

    did you have enough to drink?

    5 hrs cramped - maybe you just need rest
  • pupcamper
    pupcamper Posts: 410 Member
    I'd do a light workout, if you don't feel better it maybe something else!
  • AdorablePanda
    AdorablePanda Posts: 125 Member
    Hydration might have been an issue. I bought a bottle of water, but I didn't finish it. :-(
    the flight was about 6 hours.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,844 Member
    I would work it out. Sitting in one uncomfortable position for that long is miserable. Drink lots today and workout at least a little.
  • RonneyKay
    RonneyKay Posts: 464 Member
    I would call the Doc tomorrow. For sure. Just in case.

    did you work out? how did it feel?
  • AdorablePanda
    AdorablePanda Posts: 125 Member
    Yea....I'm thinking one round on the zumba wii should loosen things up....I hope...it just is so achy!
    I'll get started on trying to get more water in me as well!
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    I would try drinking some water, soaking in a hot bath, and THEN see how you are feeling. The water and soak might help ease the kinks. After the bath, if you aren't feeling better I wouldn't workout. However, I would do a slight warm up and then stretch a bit (warm up your muscles a bit first BEFORE stretching, else you could cause damage) in order to prevent further stiffening in the morning. :)
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