DropOfSun Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 On Saturday i had a 2 hour ballet class that was a level up from what i'm used too, followed immediately by an hour of pointe. Today my legs are so sore i can hardly walk! I have more dance classes on tuesday and i dont want to be literally limping through them, do any of you have any advice? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie ballet mum Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 One thing that may help is a warm epson salt bath. It helps remove the lactic acid build up. Don't soak for more than 10 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Rest today or gentle exercise (walking or swimming) to help loosen up a bit. Consume low fat protein in whichever form you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Sugar Plum Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 There's an arnica massage balm by Welleda that's very good for easing muscle soreness. It suggests putting it on after a shower or bath when the skin is still warm, but I find it helps to put it on if you're aching during the day. It has a strong smell, which some people may not like but that's a small price to pay! It's also good for easing foot sprains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Bananas are good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Bananas are good, too. Although probably less messy to eat them than massage them in. ;-) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Although probably less messy to eat them than massage them in. ;-) A banana massage - why didn't I think of that? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie ballet mum Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Dropofsun How are you feeling today. ?? Edited September 30, 2014 by aussie ballet mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropOfSun Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Dropofsun How are you feeling today. ?? much better, thank you. i tried the salt bath, light exercise, and lean protein which all seemed to help. i'm still a little bit sore but i can walk and dance and stuff just fine. thankfully what happened on saturday was just a scheduling fluke and i wont have 3 hours of ballet in a row again anytime soon! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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