# Injuries and treatment

**URL:** https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792
**Category:** Health and Fitness
**Created:** [November 5, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792 "2019-11-05T12:42:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![wheelsofretrospective](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@wheelsofretrospective](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/wheelsofretrospective)
#### Post date: [March 25, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/162 "2021-03-25T10:58:23Z")

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Just came across this, decent read and useful gifs:

> **[THE JOCK'S GUIDE TO SKATEBOARDING WORKOUTS - Jenkem Magazine](https://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2019/08/30/jocks-guide-skateboarding-gym-exercises/)**
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> Whether you're an aspiring skate jock or already taking steroids, here's some exercises to improve your skating.

Not done a deep dive on here but probably useful stuff in there too, lack of images/clips very noticeable when compared to the above though!

> **[How to Heal an Ankle Sprain for Skateboarders | The Daily Push](https://www.thedailypush.com/ankle-sprain)**
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> Full up-to-date rehab program to help skateboarders heal an ankle sprain and get you back on your board as fast as possible!

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### Author: ![leatherhead](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/leatherhead/32/41_2.png) [@leatherhead](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/leatherhead)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/163 "2021-03-30T10:24:17Z")

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Having a nightmare with sciatica/nerve damage (which I know some of you have had) - was in my leg, now in my groin. Not debilitating but bad enough to stop me skating in this amazing weather. Definitely caused by a year working from home sitting on the shittest chair ever.

Have been doing everything that I thought I should be - regular targeted stretching, walks to keep active - with not a lot of progress. I then got sick of it and had a week off it all, and its starting to feel just a little better…frustrating.

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### Author: ![TerryTibbs](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/terrytibbs/32/30437_2.png) [@TerryTibbs](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/TerryTibbs)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2021, 10:29am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/164 "2021-03-30T10:29:59Z")

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Sounds similar to me - desk job, tight lower back, pain in groin/hip and down to my knee on the same side. No amount of stretching could help.

I saw a chiropractor who assessed me and said my psoas muscle was tight - very common in office workers. After a few adjustments and some specific stretching I feel much better.

Might be worth seeing a specialist if you can?

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### Author: ![leatherhead](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/leatherhead/32/41_2.png) [@leatherhead](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/leatherhead)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/165 "2021-03-30T11:34:18Z")

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Yep, those are my symptoms pretty much word for word.

I’ve been putting off seeing anyone about it - mostly through stubbornness and frustration on decades of skating without any major injuries, only to be taken out by sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day - but you are right, I need to get this looked at.

Cheers mate, really helpful.

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### Author: ![deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/deegwaad)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/166 "2021-03-30T12:13:07Z")

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I’ve been having achilles trouble for the last couple of months. Feeling like an old man (which I am). Seeing a physio after work with a deep tissue massage to try and loosen up my calves. It’s gonna hurt!

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### Author: ![leatherhead](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/leatherhead/32/41_2.png) [@leatherhead](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/leatherhead)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/168 "2021-03-30T14:02:01Z")

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Brilliant, cheers mate - glancing at some of the YouTube videos it looks like I can sort out my sciatica and get a booty at the same time. Win win.

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### Author: ![deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/deegwaad)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/169 "2021-03-30T19:17:18Z")

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Just got back from my physio/sports massage. Wow. Easily the single most painful experience of my life. I was writhing around on the table, pissing with sweat and trying not to scream. He diagnosed that the problem wasn’t with the achilles but tight calf. I thought he was leaning in with his elbow but was actually only applying a small amount of pressure with his finger. The muscle was so knotted that barely any localised pressure was agony and when he started working out the knots the pain was something else. Fucking really sore now and he said it could be 4-5 days before it feels somewhat normal.

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### Author: ![Nozzleboy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nozzleboy/32/251_2.png) [@Nozzleboy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Nozzleboy)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/170 "2021-03-31T10:20:10Z")

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You will feel brand new by weekend!!

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### Author: ![deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/deegwaad)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/171 "2021-03-31T10:42:19Z")

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Hope so! Have a day booked off to skate tomorrow but not sure that will be happening.

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### Author: ![Nozzleboy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nozzleboy/32/251_2.png) [@Nozzleboy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Nozzleboy)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/173 "2021-03-31T12:16:55Z")

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I’m sure you will be. I suffer from niggles due to tight calfs and a sports massage is always a sadistic pleasure.

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### Author: ![deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@deegwaad](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/deegwaad)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/174 "2021-03-31T12:28:05Z")

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When he was working on the knots it felt like he’d stuck a meat hook in there and tugged at it for all he was worth! It was actually pretty traumatising. I’ll prob need more as he couldn’t go as deep as he wanted due to my pain levels, but not sure I’ll be able to drag myself back there after that.

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### Author: ![ciaran](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/ciaran/32/42_2.png) [@ciaran](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/ciaran)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/176 "2021-04-02T13:58:59Z")

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Nice one, will catch up on that later!

Been doing more and more kettlebells and bodyweight lately and have really let the mobility/yoga take a back seat.

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### Author: ![nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nedertron/32/28914_2.png) [@nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nedertron)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/179 "2021-05-26T16:19:21Z")

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Fucking hell!

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### Author: ![Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/scurbrampwoody/32/16083_2.png) [@Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Scurbrampwoody)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/180 "2021-05-26T16:24:41Z")

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I’ve seen the slam - super gnarly. I haven’t watched the video though but, if anyone wondered what the result of that slam was, from what I understand she essentially sheered off the top of her femur, leaving the ball in the socket of her hip joint 🤢. She’s back skating now though. She was in that Dew Tour comp.

Edit: just checked Slap and that is pretty much what the outcome was. She’s got some massive screws in there now.

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### Author: ![judithpriest](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/judithpriest/32/37_2.png) [@judithpriest](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/judithpriest)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/182 "2021-05-26T17:08:47Z")

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wow, that was fucked,

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### Author: ![Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mike/32/15747_2.png) [@Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mike)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/183 "2021-05-26T17:20:55Z")

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Horrid slam. No net is mind blowing…

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### Author: ![BDF](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@BDF](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/BDF)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/184 "2021-05-26T17:39:57Z")

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That slam is brutal.  
Big Tone’s brows arent getting better either

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### Author: ![Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mike/32/15747_2.png) [@Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mike)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/185 "2021-05-26T18:45:02Z")

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Haha, I reckon he had to get them done for that Merc advert. Need an official answer!

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### Author: ![andy\_smoke](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/andy_smoke/32/21480_2.png) [@andy\_smoke](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/andy_smoke)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2021, 10:05am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/186 "2021-05-31T10:05:59Z")

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anyone recommend a good resistance band brand?

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### Author: ![nazoreth](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nazoreth/32/2310_2.png) [@nazoreth](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nazoreth)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2021, 10:19am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/injuries-and-treatment/792/187 "2021-05-31T10:19:31Z")

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I have a set like this -

> **[Resistance Bands 5 Pieces Home Gym Equipment Fitness Gear for Therapy Support,...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/FURZON-Resistance-Exercise-Equipment-Pieces/dp/B091B3K7BM?tag=ukskateforum-21)**
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> Resistance Bands 5 Pieces Home Gym Equipment Fitness Gear for Therapy Support, Stretching, Training, Gymnastics, Sports Exercise Band with Bag for Men and Women : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

I like the variety because it gives you lots of options - weaker ones for ankle stuff, stronger ones for knees or hips etc.

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