I'm exmtremly stiff

[deco]

For some reason I went from crazy flexible little kid to the exact opposite. Would yoga classes help me regain some of htat or should i just do it on my own? Would muscle relaxants help out in anyway to speed up the process? Basically I can barelly get past my knees and I'm 6'5'. Same with my legs.

 

[KillahBee]

Of course it will (yoga). So will adding in a simple stretching routine into your daily activities.

 

[deco]

I don't know how it happened so fast that's the weird part, I played basketball in HS and Jr college. Now I'm 22 and its never been worse. I think I didnt push myself enaugh back in the day.

 

[KillahBee]

I don't know how it happened so fast that's the weird part, I played basketball in HS and Jr college. Now I'm 22 and its never been worse. I think I didnt push myself enaugh back in the day.

You're young, but your not in highschool anymore. Probably a bit less active is all.

 

[EnderJE]

Wait until you're 40.

 

[deco]

Wait until you're 40.

that's why I'm trying to take care of it now before its too late.

 

[seizer]

stiff from checking out the dudes in your gym again?

tsk tsk.

know when to draw the line, my friend.

 

[velvett]

Pilates (you don't need the machines) or learn some good stretching exercises.
Bifold has a good stretching thread somewhere on this site.

Something to think about - stiff hamstrings will add to back pain.
The more you stretch (at least once daily) in 7-10 days I guarantee you will feel better.

 

[deco]

Pilates (you don't need the machines) or learn some good stretching exercises.
Bifold has a good stretching thread somewhere on this site.

Something to think about - stiff hamstrings will add to back pain.
The more you stretch (at least once daily) in 7-10 days I guarantee you will feel better.

well the whole point here is that I started having back problems that wouldnt go away for like two weeks which freaked me out. Usually they would last about 2-5 days at most. So now I've been looking for good routines online, back and my legs are the most important ones.