Postgame recovery

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by lwhicks3

This may sound stupid, but I was talking to my R last week, and he said that after each game he takes an "ice bath" to help with leg pain and to recover for the next game. He said that this is a common practice for a lot of guys. My question is does it really work, and if so what is the best way to go about it?

I used to do this when I lived at home years ago; my parents have a kick-*** hot tub. It's at least somewhat psychological, but it also felt really good.

[MJT]

He is the R and his legs hurt that bad? I'm an R, and we don't run near as much as the wings, or deeps. I guess if he doesn't mind doing it, he must really love it and that is great, but I'd be trying to get in better shape so I didn't hurt so much.

[lwhicks3]

He is getting a little long in the tooth. He also works alot at U in the JV games. Not that we Umpires run that much either

[HLin NC]

20-30 min. then hit the shower and use the shower head massage on my legs. I'd kill for a hot tub!

I then drink water, beer, gatorade, whatever we have at home then eat a sandwich.

[Jim D]

I got a hot tub a few years ago and it is awesome. It really does help your legs recover.