[TheForge] Repetitive motion injuries
Andrew Vida
osan at netlabs.net
Mon Dec 6 11:26:37 EST 2004
Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer wrote:
> What I've found is that frequent gentle motion seems to accelerate
> healing for tendon problems.
> The theory is that there isn't much for plumbing ( vascularization) in
> gristle
> and motion is what moves nutrient fluids around those parts so they
> can heal.
> Also, moving to the edge of discomfort tends to desensitize the pissed
> off nerves in the area.
Empahsis on EDGE of discomfort. Don't go overboard or you will just
make things worse yet. Massage is a good thing as well.
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