MeatPlow Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 I can't remember whom I was talking to at the NOS II when they mentioned wearing a thick mitten<sp?> or glove at night when you sleep to help the hands recuperate. I have to wear the carpal tunnel braces when I sleep and I had still been having some problems throughout the night, especially after heavy grip work. So last night after pinch, wrist roller and leverage bar work I decided to give this a try since my hands were feeling a bit crampy and achy. I also rubbed my thumb, palm and entire wrist area with Icy Hot before putting on the brace. I then put a jersey type work glove on over top of my brace and went to bed. My hands never woke me one time last night, and the time I woke to take a leak my hands felt great. This morning when I got up my hands felt like a million bucks, no hand cramp while brushing my fangs or my other early morning tasks. They also felt strong like I could squeeze so hard I could pop bones. This was definately a good feeling for me. So just figured I'd bring it up or pass it on to some that may have not heard it. Most of all thanks to the two that told me about this, its just a shame it took me this long to use it. Thanks a ton, I just wish I could remember your guys names. One of you was the fromer Marine with the beard who pulled the Blob...anyway heres a thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 here is an old thread started by Bender. I think it was the 1st post of using mittens for recovery. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=4853 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 (edited) When bender first posted that, a while back I remember thinking to myself that he was a little crazy to wear thick warm mittens like that to bed every night. Then I decided to try it, and believe it or not it really does work. Your hands actually "feel" strong in the morning. Edited August 3, 2004 by Vice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooinabc1 Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Great tip and glad you sare it. Max recovery. A tip I heard is working out the legs I thought that was foolish when I frist heard till I tried it but I use the exercise bik. I warm up in low level and increase to hardest level and hard time pushing the pedels for until I cannot do or four mins. Joe kinney used horse ligment. What other stuff is out there for max recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anuwbius Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Do shot/ball rotations, cept put the shots in the freezer for at least a cpl hours. At first the cold hurts, then, it feels great. Icing and rotations all in one. I tend to use my largest shots for icing. Might as well throw in contrast baths for those who have never heard of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 The mittens/glove at night idea does work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonL Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 This does not work so well for me. Since at night we release heat through the hands, feet and head. My apartment is very warm. I cannot sleep with my feet, head, or hands covered since I will wake up in the middle of the night feeling like a I am burning up like a fire bolt. Not so swell. I don't know if anyone else feels like this, but I cannot put anything on my hands when I sleep. JasonL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I'm the same way, Jason. The contrast baths do work well for me, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegann Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 This does not work so well for me. Since at night we release heat through the hands, feet and head. My apartment is very warm. I cannot sleep with my feet, head, or hands covered since I will wake up in the middle of the night feeling like a I am burning up like a fire bolt. Not so swell. I don't know if anyone else feels like this, but I cannot put anything on my hands when I sleep. This happened to me too. After a couple of nights, I got used to it, but that first night or two was no fun. Because I noticed the good effects right away, though, I kept at it until I got used to it. It's still enough of a hassle that I only use it if there's already a problem... i.e., I don't use it as a preventative measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatPlow Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 Well having to wear Carpal Tunnel braces at night already it was nothing for me to add the glove over top of my hand. I never even noticed it. I have been having a rough go of it with my hands for the past couple weeks and this has brought some much welcome relief. Not saying that one need use it all the time but if you got some issues like myself it can help. Anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymountainmuscle Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 My first experience with this was pretty uncomfortable so I scrapped this idea. Then after reading this and sustaining a wrist injury from bending, I decided to try it. I only had it on for half the night, I woke up and took my socks off my hands. But even that, made my wrist feel 50% better. At this rate I'll be fine in maybe a few days, hopefully. I was a doubter but I want to incourage you guys to give this a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I've never been the type to smother my self in blankets, but when I tried the mittens, I ended up sleeping with out my heavy blanket over my upper half. Thermo-regulation is an art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzero Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Do shot/ball rotations, cept put the shots in the freezer for at least a cpl hours. At first the cold hurts, then, it feels great. Icing and rotations all in one. I tend to use my largest shots for icing. . Do you mean like the "chinese" iron balls? I never thought to ice them that might be a good idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anuwbius Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 yup yup, exactly what I'm talking about. ITs good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Anybody heat up their therapy balls (had to be careful how I put that!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anuwbius Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 hmmm, not a bad idea, but gotta be carefull how you heat them, and make sure there not to hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apox77 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Those who use the contrast baths...I'm assuming you mean alternating ice cold with hot water. If so, which do you start with (or does it matter) and how long in each bath and how many rotations...ie, hot 10 min, cold 10 min x2 or so? I've been using knit gloves at night for a few days. They are fairly loose knit si I can feel the fan blowing through them so I don't know how well its working. Next time I'm out of town I'll pick up a good pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzero Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Do shot/ball rotations, cept put the shots in the freezer for at least a cpl hours. At first the cold hurts, then, it feels great. Icing and rotations all in one. I tend to use my largest shots for icing. Might as well throw in contrast baths for those who have never heard of them. Dude... I started putting my "chinese steel balls" in the freezer to ice my hands. This is AWESOME. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zevich Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Jack's Blue Absorbant Heat helps the hands after a hard grip workout. And yes it is horse liniment. And it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Jack's Blue Absorbant Heat helps the hands after a hard grip workout. And yes it is horse liniment. And it works. I use this regularly prior to my regular workouts (squats and such). Works pretty good and is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 I asked the lady at the mill what would happen if you took some of the horse stuff, and she said "lots of farmers use the horse liniments" "no, I meant the horse weight gainers" "oh, I don't know about that - its for 2000lb animals" "yea, thats what I'm shooting for" I have thought about trying the ointments though, says for warming up shins and sore muscles in hard training horses, think it out to work for us. And it comes in huge tubs that would be way cheaper than Nicoflex, etc. BTW, has anybody used Nicoflex? That stuff is like hell in a tube! It doesn't do anything though if you just smear it on and sit on your ass, but if you sweat, holy crap...it is like a blowtorch! It leaves my skin red, of course I need a tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Equiblock is my favorite. It's pretty cheap online, and a little goes a long ways. It doesn't do much until you sweat on it, and then it burns for hours. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 has anybody used Nicoflex? That stuff is like hell in a tube! It doesn't do anything though if you just smear it on and sit on your ass, but if you sweat, holy crap...it is like a blowtorch! Same here. I went from "this stuff doesn't work" to "Oh My God, how do I get this off!" during my first set of cleans. Unexpected for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vise Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 i have some thai boxing liniment that is pure fire . do you guys find that the nicoflex, equiblock, icy-hot tpye liniments help hand recovery in addition to mittens at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zevich Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 has anybody used Nicoflex? That stuff is like hell in a tube! It doesn't do anything though if you just smear it on and sit on your ass, but if you sweat, holy crap...it is like a blowtorch! Same here. I went from "this stuff doesn't work" to "Oh My God, how do I get this off!" during my first set of cleans. Unexpected for sure. Years ago a friend gave me some salve to rub on to my knees before Judo practice. I don't remember the name but I remember it was made in Germany. The same story as you guys. I put the salve on, wrapped the knee, and started practice. After a few minutes sweating the burning was excruciating. I had to run to the showers which unfortunatly was three floors done. By the time I took off the wrap the skin had blistered all around the knee. I never used that crap again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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