anybody else sore?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by stir22

achilles tendonitis, both hips hurt, both hamstrings feel like they are one fast break away from snapping...

i stay in pretty good shape, work out a bit almost every day, but have been going since the start of football season with an average of 4-8 games a week.

third year guy. anybody have any secret exercises, potions, stretches, or anything else to help this almost 50 year old body get through 'til mid-march?

/thanks!!!

Since last Wednesday, I've worked everyday but Sunday, totaling 13 games. Off tonight, varsity doubleheaders tomorrow and Friday.

Yes, it caught up with me today. Sore lower back, tendinitis at the base of my right achilles and just tired in general. I turned 50 in back in November, so I'm there with ya.

Bought some 800mg Motrin over the counter on our last cruise in Cozumel. Amazing how well they work and how they help you sleep.

Stretching helps with tired, sore muscles.

Lower back - Lying on my back, I bring my knees up to my chest on hold it there. That helps the lower back.

Hamstrings - Lying on my back, I extend my leg upwards and I have my wife or daughter push on my heel toward my head. Allow it to be stretched until you feel a good burn in the middle of your hamstring. It's amazing how well this works. My right one was very tight last week. Been doing this 2-4 times each evening has helped a lot.

Achilles - I have a knot at the base of my right achilles on the back side of my heel. It's like the pic below, only lower. Achilles tendinitis is not inflammation and is actually called tendinopathy.

While sitting, use a towel to pull your toes toward you. This does a pretty good job of stretching the tendon.




I'm with Bob. I think most of us probably don't warmup/stretch pre-game and cool down/stretch post game.

Hope that helps!

[BillyMac]

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Step Stretch : Stretching Aids : Heel & Achilles Pain : Footsmart.com

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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Step Stretch : Stretching Aids : Heel & Achilles Pain : Footsmart.com

I just ordered one. I'll post a review once I get it and use it. I'll take it with me to schools and use it before games.

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I just ordered one. I'll post a review once I get it and use it. I'll take it with me to schools and use it before games.

I've had one for years. I'd let others use it at tournaments and now about a dozen guys have them in their bags. It's the single best piece of equipment I have purchased and it moves from my basketball bag to my umping bag and even in my volleyball bag. (It's great between matches when you are standing on the tower.)

I have not had any achilles, calf, or shin pain at all since using it.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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Step Stretch : Stretching Aids : Heel & Achilles Pain : Footsmart.com

Our state requires that it be black to be worn in a game.

[cmathews]

My knees were bad enough that I worked a few games in December, then on december 21 had bilateral knee replacements...so since they cut out all the arthritis, my knees will feel good as new again (not recommended for most people...I can't make enough game checks in high school to pay for it LOL) hope to be back in another month....also along the way lost 25 lbs which should help as well...

[Butterfly182310]

Originally Posted by cmathews

...had bilateral knee replacements...hope to be back...

I know of a couple referees who have had knee replacements, and continued to run the courts. I've been of the understanding that it's not really a good idea though. What has your orthopedic surgeon told you about going back to the hardwood?

[cmathews]

His advice was this. Just like normal knees the more active you are the more wear and tear they get. Thus the more active you are the faster they wear out. You can sit on the couch all the time and get a few more years out of them but is that really the reason you wanted to get them in the first place? He said limit jarring them, ie jumping etc...but otherwise do whatever I want to, to be active, keeping in mind I may be wearing them out a little more quickly.

[Judtech]

After 12 knee surgeries I am putting a Carticel Implant on my To Do list in about 2 years!! Hopefully by then a microfracture won't be necessary.

[stir22]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Our state requires that it be black to be worn in a game.

dang. mine too. looks like i'm gonna need another sharpie.

[wfd21]

I've picked up some soreness in my left heel and my right knee. having last two nights off has helped. But now my back and shoulders are sore from all this snow removal!

[jophyal]

Hydrate before and after games. I am suffering through achilles, shin splints, and plantar pain. Stretching is vital but a fellow football official showed me a trick with athletic tape. Wrap once around arch for plantar pain and take a strip vertically up achilles and one wrap top and bottom will give you support on achilles. I keep a small piece of theraband to help stretch achilles... Good luck.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Since last Wednesday, I've worked everyday but Sunday, totaling 13 games. Off tonight, varsity doubleheaders tomorrow and Friday.

Yes, it caught up with me today. Sore lower back, tendinitis at the base of my right achilles and just tired in general. I turned 50 in back in November, so I'm there with ya.

My only pain is in my Achilles, same spot you mention. It started late last week. First 800 MG ibuprofen taken all season the other day.

A few days off this week due to the blizzard hasn't hurt. Now I have 3 days in a row, though, so we'll see how I do.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

My only pain is in my Achilles, same spot you mention. It started late last week. First 800 MG ibuprofen taken all season the other day.

A few days off this week due to the blizzard hasn't hurt. Now I have 3 days in a row, though, so we'll see how I do.

Rich, don't make the same mistake I made and allow that knot to develop without seeing a podiatrist. I have an appointment next Wednesday. I'm interested to see what treatments options I might have.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Rich, don't make the same mistake I made and allow that knot to develop without seeing a podiatrist. I have an appointment next Wednesday. I'm interested to see what treatments options I might have.

I stretched it out well tonight and it feels better than it has in a week. No problems during the game. A little tight after a long car ride, but that's not unexpected.

If the stretching exercises don't make it better in a week or so, I'll head to the doc. I'm not used to pain since I lost a fair amount of weight -- and I'm not liking it. I went without ibuprofen, since I forgot to take any with me.