Profound apologies 
It’s okay, at least you didn’t ‘deserves its own thread’ it.
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If we can’t talk about Tony Hawk probably crending, on a skate forum, then what can we talk about
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If it does end him it’ll be weird and sad - he was pro when I was a little kid and still pro now I’m a middle aged duffer.
I bet part of him is thinking ‘Thank god for that, I can chill at last!’.
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I wonder if all that metal work will affect his centre of gravity? His 540s might be all over the shop!
He’s probably having quite a tough time mentally. He’s gone his whole life (apart from the pelvis break) doing ok injury-wise, and he seemed to be really enjoying himself recently and now he’s looking at not a gradual fade away but a really abrupt stop. Poor sod, hope he recovers ok
I will not forgive him for the graphics on that Powell ‘Medallion’ board though
Sorry on reflection was in a right mood earlier.
I am concerned for Toby Hawk and hope he pulls through.
Although he has Tony hawk money so he can have all the best peeps 24/7.
And I fucking loved that medallion board.
In the firm vid ray barbee skates in the tshirt and it looks amazing.
The ‘toe + knee + hawk…’ double kick that followed after was a real low point I feel.
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Yeah some Powell cliver graphics were utter utter dogshit. And dare I say it a lot of the stecyk ones
Any tips/exercises/stretches etc for rolled ankles? Rolled mine last day of May, did the icing compression elevation etc same day and the swelling went down within a few days, kept off it as much as possible and figured I’d try to skate yesterday. Definitely too early for it, didn’t feel too stable and popping was a chore, felt like one wrong landing would fuck it up again. Had my fair share of rolled ankles over the years and they’ve normally healed up quick just by staying off it but I figure I may aswell do what I can to accelerate the process.
Have you been doing daily strengthening exercises since the swelling went? If not your ankle will stay weak and unstable.
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Usual jazz, draw the alphabet with your big toe. I have a balance board I use for ankle stuff a lot
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Any tips/exercises/stretches etc for rolled ankles? Rolled mine last day of May, did the icing compression elevation etc same day and the swelling went down within a few days, kept off it as much as possible and figured I’d try to skate yesterday. Definitely too early for it, didn’t feel too stable and popping was a chore, felt like one wrong landing would fuck it up again. Had my fair share of rolled ankles over the years and they’ve normally healed up quick just by staying off it but I figure I may aswell do what I can to accelerate the process.
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100% this.
This is also an excellent idea.
To build the strength back up, start cycling, or cycle more and put conscious effort into pushing down through the ankle each time.
Skipping will help a lot, or even just hopping 3 times on each foot for a few minutes.
Lots of calf raises and deep squats.
Resistance bands or even the elasticated waist of a pair of shorts/tracksuit looped around the foot and a table /sofa/other leg and then start twisting the affected ankle left, right, up and down.
Further ahead, daily stretching and yoga will help minimise a sprain to a certain extent - it won’t make you impervious to injury, but it will mean it won’t be so harsh next time around.
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When I bend over or bend down to do something and have to get up after being bent down for more than 10 seconds my back seems to be completely stiff and I have to gingerly unroll myself (whilst groaning, obvs).
What is this and is there a way of fixing it?
No shooting pains, it’s just super stuff when I try to get up. For example if I’ve been bent over picking up toys for any length of time
How long has it been going on for? Back troubles usually resolve themselves in days/weeks but if it’s been going on for ages then it’s worth getting checked out.
I wouldn’t even call it an injury, it just takes 10-15 secs for me to ‘unfurl’ myself. Like I suppose if you’ve been gardening and bending over and your back’s a bit stiff after. Maybe I’ve just normalised this for years and I do have some back injury?!?
I’m in a similar boat with back issues at the moment. My lower back and hip hurts, especially if I sleep on my side. And if it’s not my lower back it’s my upper causing tension headaches.
Pretty sure it’s the way I’m sitting as it reduces when I stand up.
My bodies fucked in general though tbh, I’ve just turned 35 but feel 65. My backs fucked, my stomachs fucked, my knees fucked. I need to get sorted.
Anyone got any tips for beginners Yoga? Im tempted to give it a try - I need to get loose.