Forearm trouble

[donnydarkoIRL]

I'm having a strange sensation in my forearms each time I wake.

It feels like my forearms muscles (particualrly those running on the upward side of the forearm between elbo and half way up the forearm) are cramping up.
I get an intense and sometimes painful tingle on this muscle and its quite uncomfortable.

I thought perhaps it could be the resultant of punching harder or heavier bags

[Trainer Monkey]

It could also be lack of Potassium or the way your lying as you sleep

[donnydarkoIRL]

It could also be lack of Potassium or the way your lying as you sleep

The lack of pottasium is a distinct possibilty.
I lie on my side and both forearms ache!

[Trainer Monkey]

The whole reason I take Multi's, even if bananas are in the house,I never think to eat them. That lack will torch you,so I make a point of taking multi's. Im very lean and very tight, no Potassium makes the Monkey a very crampy boy

[donnydarkoIRL]

The whole reason I take Multi's, even if bananas are in the house,I never think to eat them. That lack will torch you,so I make a point of taking multi's. Im very lean and very tight, no Potassium makes the Monkey a very crampy boy

That could well be the problem then.

The pain was dulled last week by my swollen face, but when that came down I was feeling it. Very strange.

[Youngblood]

Donnie I was experiencing regular, almost daily calf and some times even in my hands cramping until I started a twice daily liquid multi vitamin. Cleared it right up. Also as TM speaks of, I up'd my regularly eating of bananas.

I have rarely done a workout without having a banana before it in a long time now. Not one single cramp.

[wesrman]

You may also try stretching your forearms on a regular basis:
http://www.shelterpub.com/_fitness/_...clinic/hwf.pdf

I would also suggest you take the carpal tunnel test just to rule it out. It can be found here:
Wrist Rollers

It could also be because one part of your forearm is stronger than another. If the flexors are a lot stronger than the extensors (or visa versa) it can cause problems. So using a wrist roller or some other form of training may help.

GL...

[Trainer Monkey]

You may also try stretching your forearms on a regular basis:
http://www.shelterpub.com/_fitness/_...clinic/hwf.pdf

I would also suggest you take the carpal tunnel test just to rule it out. It can be found here:
Wrist Rollers

It could also be because one part of your forearm is stronger than another. If the flexors are a lot stronger than the extensors (or visa versa) it can cause problems. So using a wrist roller or some other form of training may help.

GL...

If you have access to the rollers, you should put it in to your lifting regiment anyway. One of the biggest problems with boxers is lack of physical balance. Chest like a wall,shoulders of granite,biceps of Adonis,forearms and calfs like a little girl

[wesrman]

If you have access to the rollers, you should put it in to your lifting regiment anyway. One of the biggest problems with boxers is lack of physical balance. Chest like a wall,shoulders of granite,biceps of Adonis,forearms and calfs like a little girl

Im a big fan of Bruce Lee and he had sick 4arms.


I made my own wrist roller. I took a peice of PVC pipe and drilled a hole in it and put rope through it and it works perfect. I also do palm up/down wrist curls, leverage bar curls and twist, grippers (with a spring loaded gripper), etc.
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[Douglas]

The whole reason I take Multi's, even if bananas are in the house,I never think to eat them. That lack will torch you,so I make a point of taking multi's. Im very lean and very tight, no Potassium makes the Monkey a very crampy boy

I thought Monkeys loved bananas.

I like bananas pretty good myself. While I've never had cramps in the forearms before, a lot of times when I try to stretch my calves my hip will start cramping. Sometimes if I sit down it will cramp up and I will have to stand back up again.

[Trainer Monkey]

The whole reason I take Multi's, even if bananas are in the house,I never think to eat them. That lack will torch you,so I make a point of taking multi's. Im very lean and very tight, no Potassium makes the Monkey a very crampy boy

I thought Monkeys loved bananas.

I like bananas pretty good myself. While I've never had cramps in the forearms before, a lot of times when I try to stretch my calves my hip will start cramping. Sometimes if I sit down it will cramp up and I will have to stand back up again.

This Monkey wants steak
You might need a straight potassium supplement, and I hate to say this, it might be an early onset of arthritis.
If Potassium and extra hydration doesnt do it for you,check with your doctor. Arthritis can be combated,but you have to catch it early.

[Douglas]

The whole reason I take Multi's, even if bananas are in the house,I never think to eat them. That lack will torch you,so I make a point of taking multi's. Im very lean and very tight, no Potassium makes the Monkey a very crampy boy

I thought Monkeys loved bananas.

I like bananas pretty good myself. While I've never had cramps in the forearms before, a lot of times when I try to stretch my calves my hip will start cramping. Sometimes if I sit down it will cramp up and I will have to stand back up again.

This Monkey wants steak
You might need a straight potassium supplement, and I hate to say this, it might be an early onset of arthritis.
If Potassium and extra hydration doesnt do it for you,check with your doctor. Arthritis can be combated,but you have to catch it early.

My hips don't cramp up all the time, it's usually when I do the sit-and-reach calf stretch, which I don't do often enough. Also, I've been known to not drink quite enough fluid the way I should, so that too could have something to do with it. (I sure as hell hope so )!

Thanks for the warning.

[wesrman]

If i was you Clubber id start a stretching routine, and start taking a joint supplement with glucosamine, chondroitin and msm in it. It will help with any cartilage damage.

[Douglas]

If i was you Clubber id start a stretching routine, and start taking a joint supplement with glucosamine, chondroitin and msm in it. It will help with any cartilage damage.

Thanks. Rep when I can.

[southpawed]

If i was you Clubber id start a stretching routine, and start taking a joint supplement with glucosamine, chondroitin and msm in it. It will help with any cartilage damage.

would you need to take all three? or would glucosamine do the job? my knuckles have been feeling some wear and tear lately.