AboutBrad Walker (The Stretch Coach) Expertise I'm more than happy to answer any questions relating to stretching and flexibility. Including how to use stretching to improve your athletic performance, prevent sports injury and aid in the recovery of sports injury.
Experience I'm an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. And the founder of (The Stretching Institute).
Organizations Sports Medicine Australia
Publications I've written 5 books on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, including... The Stretching Handbook (ISBN: 978-0958109338), The Anatomy of Stretching (ISBN: 978-1556435966) and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries (ISBN: 978-1556436666). Plus, I've had numerous articles published at About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com.
Education/Credentials I'm a health science graduate of the University of New England, with post graduate accreditations in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. I've worked with elite level and world champion athletes and I lecture for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.
Past/Present Clients I've worked as assistant coach to Miles Stewart (World Champion Triathlete) and Mick Doohan (World 500cc Motorcycle Champion). Plus I've worked with countless other athletes from sports as diverse as roller-skating, squash, and cycling.
Question Hi Brad
I am a 50 year old recreational athelete,I play hockey (ice) and soccer.
I stretch and take a lot of nutritional supplements,but I suffer from a delayed extreme muscle soreness after a game,which I assume is lactic acid buildup.
My buddies,several of whom are my age,dont get as sore as me.
I came across this while checking out my favorite web site,here is the link: http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=403&at=1
I am intrigued by the third comment.
I also have a bit of an anxiety issue which keeps me from performing to my fullest during games.
Your comments appreciated!
Answer Hi Bud
Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial.
Post exercise muscle soreness (or DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is quite common. There's a few tips to help reduce it at the links below...
I'm not a big fan of a lot of nutritional supplements. Good general nutrition and hydration (very important) will have the greatest effect on reducing DOMS.
The tablet at the link you referenced is just a vitamin B tablet. Certainly nothing special about it, and definitely no cure for DOMS. You would probably be much better served sticking to a good quality, all-round multi-vitamin supplement.
I hope the above has been helpful. For more information on how to stretch properly and the best stretching exercises for you, visit www.TheStretchingInstitute.com
Brad Walker
Founder & CEO
The Stretching Institute
