Muscle Relaxers

[RALFFERS 0]

Does anyone know anything about these things? - I need feedback.

I've become a bit self-conscious about the way I walk, as well as not being happy with my posture and decided to do something about it; just hope its not a day late & dollar short....

I've tried stretching in the past - granted I didn't do it for too long (2 weeks) because it didn't seem to be getting anywhere & thus I was discouraged & frustrated, but nonetheless, I want to give it another shot. My motivations are twofold - I need to be more lose & limber so that I have a good body position when jumping/tunnel flying, but also, being more lose would help me walk better. It just dawned on me a couple of weeks ago that maybe I should try taking a muscle relaxer for "x" amount of time to see if it would help speedup the process of loosening my hamstrings. That said - I don't know enough about muscle relaxers and whether or not they are intended to be used for the above purpose. I do know that people with my condition do use muscle relaxers on a regular basis, but I think this is because C.P. comes in various forms and is (or isn't) severe on a case-to-case basis. I am fortunate enough to have gotten off easy; I don't have spasms or mobility issues of any sort - my hamstrings are just tight.

Any knowledge or personal experience would be greatly appreciated; many of you are a part of the medical community & have real-world experience, & that's much better than just reading something from the internet.

Thanks!

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[Tuna-Salad 0]

To my knowledge most muscle relaxers will almost put you in a vegitative state to the point you would not be able to stretch. Have you spoken to a doctor? Maybe someone at a gym could give you some advice, heat cool etc..
For what it's worth that is my $0.02

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[hungarianchick 0]

Yep, muscle relaxers don't just relax your muscles, but for the most part, they alter your consciousness to some extent.

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[Tuna-Salad 0]

I also forgot to point out the obvious.. you need to talk to a doctor anyway since u need to go to a pharmacy to get them.

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[RastaRicanAir 0]

Yoga.

Yeah, it's my stock answer. But have you tried it? I don't know the particulars of your condition, but a good teacher would be able to adapt sequences specific to what you need. Hell, when I do my full 70 minute sequence, probably 1/4 of it is ALL about the hamstrings. Not to mention the general increase in flexibility, and respiratory/circulatory (and yeah, psychological) benefits. I also think you'd find it infinitely less tedious -and therefore, easier to stick with- than just plain stretching.
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I agree with you - I actually have thought (and posted about) yoga. Ideally I'd like to have an instructor work 1 on 1 with me because I do need a customized program.

Yoga would be the healthier choice of anything, that's for sure - I am just trying to get info on all possible options.

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[livendive 8]

They have the most frustrating side-effect imaginable on the sex life (or at least Flexeril does). Do NOT take when you have plans of that nature unless torture is something you enjoy.

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[dirtyB 0]

NO!! Muscle relaxers will put you flat on your back! I have chronic muscle spasms and am prescribed flexeril...I rarely take them unless I know I've got an entire weekend to devote to being out. Seriously, I agree with Robby...Yoga is your best bet. It works wonders!

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[dixiegypsy 0]

Bikram (Hot) Yoga is my advice.

It's 90 minutes long and held in a room where the temp. is about 102 degrees. The heat allows muscles to stretch easier.

However, in a case like yours where you have serious problems of stretching, you need to make sure not to over do it in the room. Sometimes the heat gives people the Superman syndrome and makes them feel like they can exert their body more than it allows.

So: Take baby steps. The more you go, the better it will get and the easier it will be.

I HIGHLY recommend it!

Oh yes, and to fix posture always stay conscious of your shoulders. (pick your shoulders up, back, then down is what my chorus teacher always taught us) Shoulders back always makes for better posture.

Hope it helps

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[porpoishead 8]

dude dont be ascared..

get all wopped out on a muscle relaxer coma, then eat a sammich after and tell us how it went

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[JackC 0]

Alcohol is a muscle relaxant. How does being permanently shit-faced sound to you?

[ladydyver 0]

muscle relaxers are not going to help you .... honestly it is prescribed most of the time for people with an injury and for those having spasm....

yoga, stretching exercises, physical therapy, massage therapy......all will help you. taking a short cut with a pill won't. if you want to get limber it takes time.....and lots of work. Sometimes warming up the muscles prior to a workout will do wonders. I am recovering from acl surgery...I do better in the day if I have done my physical therapy. does it totally suck - fuck yes! do i still do it - yes, even though I don't want to. the main thing is to put your mind to your goal and achieve it. I am ahead in my therapy because I want to get back in the sky....that means I need to appreciate the small accomplishments that are made every couple of days. I am not trying to be a bitch so I apologize if I am coming off that way - its just that you will need to work at this over a long period of time to reach your goals. If it makes you feel any better, in my experience guys have a lot more problems with this than the chica's do. Hang in and talk to someone about the appropriate exercises that you need to be doing.

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[cocheese 0]

Medical marijuana? Might cause muscles to tense up, or it might cause them to relax.

Get enough munchies and you'll build a natural arch.

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There's a physical therapy place across the street from the gym - I'm gonna go check it out today.

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