Streching and ibuprofen? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Redlemon · 02-26-2004, 07:40 AM

I've been using a streching/toning videotape with my wife. The exercises leave you pretty tired immediately afterward, but almost exactly 24 hours later, the muscles start screaming.

I was wondering if taking ibuprofen or similar to reduce this soreness would be counterproductive to the overall goal of toning?

EleqTrizi'T · 02-26-2004, 09:44 AM

There have been studies only recently saying that taking ibuprofen may indeed be counterproductive the regeneration of muscle, as it may interfer with the rebuilding process.

To what extent, no one is SURE. But the article I read cited a 20% decrease in growth.

Redlemon · 02-27-2004, 10:15 AM

That's about what I thought. I tried some more Googling, now that you gave me some more keywords, but couldn't find anything really applicable. I did learn a new term, however: DOMS, or "delayed-onset muscle soreness". So, not a total loss!

EleqTrizi'T · 02-27-2004, 10:43 AM

Here you go.. First result is great.

<a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=ibuprofen%20muscle%20growth&btnG=Google+Search">Googled</a>

JStrider · 02-27-2004, 11:37 AM

learn to like the soreness... ive always felt good about being sore... makes me feel like ive done work...

and if it gets to be too sore then i'll stretch some and it usually helps...

Redlemon · 03-01-2004, 11:17 AM

EleqTrizi'T: much better than my Google results, thanks very much again!

JStrider: That's what I had been doing all along; I came from a family that medicated as little as possible. My wife's family, however, sees any little thing wrong as an opportunity for medicine/supplements/vitamins. I'm looking for the balance in the middle.

So, I had been wondering if this was one of those areas where the miracles of modern medicine could help. Doesn't look like it, so I'll look at this as "good pain".

Anibal5 · 03-04-2004, 10:54 PM

DOMS = muscle damage which can be helped with light stretching, hydrotherapy, light massage, light movement. It is damage and anti-inflammatories will impede the recovery process.

thingstodo · 03-06-2004, 06:04 AM

Soreness means you had a good workout. It will slowly go away over time as your body adjusts. And that's when it's time to change your workout!! Plus, a little extra protein immediately after a workout helps reduce the lactic acid.

Anibal5 · 03-06-2004, 02:13 PM

Sorry thingstodo

Another myth that really needs killing
DOMS = muscle/tendon damage .... It is essential to further growth when combined with many other variables .. however ...

Many are not "sore" after a workout and still improve, others spasmodic pain if new angles/exercises etc are used and others still are sore after every workout.

Soreness is more an indicator of your genetic neural/muscle structure than anything to do with training results.

Sore or pain does NOT = results

02-26-2004, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Streching and ibuprofen? I've been using a streching/toning videotape with my wife. The exercises leave you pretty tired immediately afterward, but almost exactly 24 hours later, the muscles start screaming. I was wondering if taking ibuprofen or similar to reduce this soreness would be counterproductive to the overall goal of toning?

02-27-2004, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	That's about what I thought. I tried some more Googling, now that you gave me some more keywords, but couldn't find anything really applicable. I did learn a new term, however: DOMS, or "delayed-onset muscle soreness". So, not a total loss! __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

02-27-2004, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	learn to like the soreness... ive always felt good about being sore... makes me feel like ive done work... and if it gets to be too sore then i'll stretch some and it usually helps... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

03-01-2004, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	EleqTrizi'T: much better than my Google results, thanks very much again! JStrider: That's what I had been doing all along; I came from a family that medicated as little as possible. My wife's family, however, sees any little thing wrong as an opportunity for medicine/supplements/vitamins. I'm looking for the balance in the middle. So, I had been wondering if this was one of those areas where the miracles of modern medicine could help. Doesn't look like it, so I'll look at this as "good pain". __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

03-04-2004, 10:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anibal5 Tilted Location: Brisbane Australia	DOMS = muscle damage which can be helped with light stretching, hydrotherapy, light massage, light movement. It is damage and anti-inflammatories will impede the recovery process. __________________ Forgiveness is like the fragrance a flower gives after it's been stepped on.

02-26-2004, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
EleqTrizi'T Insane	There have been studies only recently saying that taking ibuprofen may indeed be counterproductive the regeneration of muscle, as it may interfer with the rebuilding process. To what extent, no one is SURE. But the article I read cited a 20% decrease in growth.

02-27-2004, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
EleqTrizi'T Insane	Here you go.. First result is great. <a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=ibuprofen%20muscle%20growth&btnG=Google+Search">Googled</a>

03-06-2004, 06:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Soreness means you had a good workout. It will slowly go away over time as your body adjusts. And that's when it's time to change your workout!! Plus, a little extra protein immediately after a workout helps reduce the lactic acid. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

03-06-2004, 02:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Anibal5 Tilted Location: Brisbane Australia	Sorry thingstodo Another myth that really needs killing DOMS = muscle/tendon damage .... It is essential to further growth when combined with many other variables .. however ... Many are not "sore" after a workout and still improve, others spasmodic pain if new angles/exercises etc are used and others still are sore after every workout. Soreness is more an indicator of your genetic neural/muscle structure than anything to do with training results. Sore or pain does NOT = results __________________ Forgiveness is like the fragrance a flower gives after it's been stepped on.