Cooney Won that game

[NineOneSeven]

*apologies for thread hikack*

Yes, just get creative with it. With the arm/armpit, I have to stand as close as possible to a wall with an arm reaching over my head.

For the bicep area, I stand parallel with a wall corner or door frame where my chest is lined up with the wall. Arm extended about shoulder height and flat against the wall.

It took time for me to get comfortable with that area as it seems more sensitive to that type of pressure. I think a lot of my elbow issues were coming from "knots" in my bicep and near the shoulder (basically the armpit area). With bicep insertion points in the scapula and below the elbow, it crosses both elbow and shoulder joints. An issue at one area can certainly impact another, so be diligent in feeling out the entire area.

I'm not a doctor and don't want to dispense faulty advice. Just saying what has worked for me. Many times I have felt injury or structural imbalance. Fortunately the lacrosse ball continues to bail me out. Consistency is key.

Good deal. Ill rolled the top of my forearm around on a lacrosse ball sitting on the floor before, and yeah, as I got closer to my elbow, there was definitely some tight/painful regions.

Any experience with chiropractors?

 

[creatorsgam]

You are absolutely right. Ever use the Backnobber or a foam roller? They can work wonders, almost the same as what a skilled chiro can do. I'm 64 and still train 4x a week on a bum shoulder and a bad back but use the same principles as you to stay as pain free as possible. Even at this age and size (5'10, 190 lbs): bench 245, squat 315, dead lift 375 and haven't been hurt other than a few dings in quite a while. Of course, training with pro power lifters helps but soft tissue manipulation is the key.

If I'm hitting those numbers at 64 and training 4x a week, I'll be incredibly happy. That is awesome.

 

[NineOneSeven]

You are absolutely right. Ever use the Backnobber or a foam roller? They can work wonders, almost the same as what a skilled chiro can do. I'm 64 and still train 4x a week on a bum shoulder and a bad back but use the same principles as you to stay as pain free as possible. Even at this age and size (5'10, 190 lbs): bench 245, squat 315, dead lift 375 and haven't been hurt other than a few dings in quite a while. Of course, training with pro power lifters helps but soft tissue manipulation is the key.

Props to you, sir! Ive got a foam roller that I roll around on quite often, even if it's just my upper back.

How's that backnobber?

BTW- both of you would likely enjoy the book by Kelly Starrett- "Becoming a Supple Leopard". Check it out.

 

[manleyzoo]

Props to you, sir! Ive got a foam roller that I roll around on quite often, even if it's just my upper back.

How's that backnobber?

BTW- both of you would likely enjoy the book by Kelly Starrett- "Becoming a Supple Leopard". Check it out.

The Backnobber works great and it's easier than a ball and it's pretty cheap. I used to use a tennis ball but this is better. The roller is better for hips and low back than for upper back.

 

[creatorsgam]

Any experience with chiropractors?

Only in Utica, NY and Raleigh, NC. Both were referred to me so I did not have to do my own searches. Don't use one at the moment, but if I feel the need I will go back for adjustments.

In truth, some issues I thought I needed adjustments for I've been able to work through with a lax ball.

 

[manleyzoo]

If I'm hitting those numbers at 64 and training 4x a week, I'll be incredibly happy. That is awesome.

I've got the pros around me to help out the old man. But the thing is, I've only slipped a bit at this age and in some areas (partial deads) I'm still gaining. Weird but true. Pulled 425 on a partial dead the other day and flipped out over it. I'm convinced keeping the knots, twinges and tweaks to a minimum has really helped over the years.

 

[manleyzoo]

Good deal. Ill rolled the top of my forearm around on a lacrosse ball sitting on the floor before, and yeah, as I got closer to my elbow, there was definitely some tight/painful regions.

Any experience with chiropractors?

With chiros the key is to find one who's first answer to your prob isn't going to be to tell you to stop whatever you're doing, rest and take NSAIDs. Helps to work with someone who understands that doing nothing isn't usually the right answer.

 

[NineOneSeven]

I've got the pros around me to help out the old man. But the thing is, I've only slipped a bit at this age and in some areas (partial deads) I'm still gaining. Weird but true. Pulled 425 on a partial dead the other day and flipped out over it. I'm convinced keeping the knots, twinges and tweaks to a minimum has really helped over the years.

Preventative maintenance. Very smart.

That's exactly what I am trying to focus on a lot more these days. Really focus on stretching, mobility, motor-control, etc. Just happen to currently be dinged up in a few ways that I find very annoying. I'm 24, so like I said, I am trying to minimize these knots,twinges, and tweaks (as you mention) as much as I can moving forward so I can still be functioning like you moving forward .

My body is definitely not naturally gifted with regards to speedy recovery or above average flexibility, so I need to really focus on it.

 

[manleyzoo]

Preventative maintenance. Very smart.

That's exactly what I am trying to focus on a lot more these days. Really focus on stretching, mobility, motor-control, etc. Just happen to currently be dinged up in a few ways that I find very annoying. I'm 24, so like I said, I am trying to minimize these knots,twinges, and tweaks (as you mention) as much as I can moving forward so I can still be functioning like you moving forward .

My body is definitely not naturally gifted with regards to speedy recovery or above average flexibility, so I need to really focus on it.

You're right, it is annoying. All the more props to Cooney last night he was able to gut it out. I've never found stretching to do much honestly, unless one is flexible to begin with. I'm not, never have been. And, I agree with you on the motor control thing, the mind muscle connection to make your body do what you want it to do under load.

 

[orange2win]

Cooney absolutely won this game. Heroic and crazy shots to bail out sputtering offense and guys who can't score. Offense was nothing when Rak fouled out. Nobody could do anything. God bless that kid, Cooney.

We sure needed his surprising burst at the end. When we were recruiting him, as I recall it was us vs ND. I suspect ND was his preference, but it did not happen. He has always had a special spark and seems to crank it up against ND.

 

[Ghost]

Cooney absolutely won this game. Heroic and crazy shots to bail out sputtering offense and guys who can't score. Offense was nothing when Rak fouled out. Nobody could do anything. God bless that kid, Cooney.

Is this post serious? I'm guessing not...

If it is though, these posts are sort of why I sort of hate the Cooney people.

 

[two3zone]

Anyone ever play with a bad back? It sucks balls. Seriously. But the interesting thing is that sometimes the back will loosen up as the game goes along. I honestly think that's what happened tonight. No way he makes the same shots in the beginning of the game with a tight back. Glad it worked out, but his defense was fairly bad tonight.

I tried playing softball with a bad back and that was awful, couldn't even fathom playing basketball with one.

 

[Carolinasu]

Don't over analyze these wins guys. Just enjoy it. This is not a normal year where we have to worry about every potential chink in the armor that could bite us in postseason play. If we win - no matter how we do it - it is a great day with no downside (excepting the case where a player gets injured, that would suck).

Yes just enjoy it. We have 3 more chances to watch our team and its over. I hope to see plenty of orange shirts in Raleigh next Saturday .