What is it about muscles when they get tight. . .

S. Pinkfontaine

Oct 18, 06 5:51

Post #1 of 20 (1820 views)

. . .that they form these cords? So, good muscles feel smooth. However, tight muscles tend to bunch up and it feels like there are steel cords in my legs when my muscles are tight and sore. What's the reason for this? Once I work on them for a week or so, the cords go away and the muscle feels fine. I just find it completely fascinating that it feels like the shape of the muscle changes when it's tight and sore and I'm just trying to figure out why.

Thanks.

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Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [erichollins] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 6:08

Post #2 of 20 (1792 views)

Lack of elasticity caused by:

dehydration, scar tissue/adhesions, fatigue... "working" on them (along with proper hydration) brings blood and oxygen back into them and restores elasticity.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

S. Pinkfontaine

Oct 18, 06 6:23

Post #3 of 20 (1762 views)

Thanks.

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Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 6:24

Post #4 of 20 (1755 views)

You are spending way too much time at work young lady

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 7:37

Post #5 of 20 (1673 views)

And I wasn't even AT work... I like to go above and beyond. ;-)

But really the solution to muscle tightness is eating a freaking giant cheeseburger (don't tell anyone, this is my training secret). Buffalo burgers are good too.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 7:41

Post #6 of 20 (1663 views)

False. After cyclocross last night I went to Wendys. Only had the single but I am sore today. I did get the jumbo fries. No wonder I am fat as a hog.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 7:43

Post #7 of 20 (1649 views)

You never mentioned that! :-) I know what I'm having for dinner tonight.....

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 7:48

Post #8 of 20 (1639 views)

yeah, but did you get cheese? I think that is the important part.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 7:50

Post #9 of 20 (1632 views)

DOH! No I didn't get cheese. I knew I was doing something wrong. What would I do with out you?

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:02

Post #10 of 20 (1609 views)

Hmmm....I think the bacon is the most important part. Flank steak fajitas with grilled bacon and lots of cheese. My secret recovery food. :) But the bacon is the key, it's one of the food groups dontchaknow?

Mad

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:08

Post #11 of 20 (1597 views)

Go to Hut's tonight. I think it's 2-for-1 on Wednesdays. I like the Buddy Holly burger with american cheese and buffalo meat - medium or medium rare.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:13

Post #12 of 20 (1588 views)

You sure know the way to a mans heart.

Is you brother old enough to drink?

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:13

Post #13 of 20 (1588 views)

[reply]Only had the single but I am sore today.[/reply]

Well, there's the problem. You should've got the double. :)

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:16

Post #14 of 20 (1573 views)

Yes, he's 25... me on the other hand, I'm only 20. ;-)

I believe he prefers Samuel Smith's and Shiner Blonde. Sometimes a little Fat Tire. But, at Hut's he's all about the milkshakes!

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [squid] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:24

Post #15 of 20 (1555 views)

I weigh as much as Ms. austin79 and her brother combined. I need to say away from Wendys and other places just like them.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:26

Post #16 of 20 (1547 views)

Or you could eat a cheeseburger tonight, and burn it off on a 4:45:00 ride + t-run with me on Saturday!!!!! :D

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:30

Post #17 of 20 (1536 views)

There is a tour ride out southwest of San Antonio that we might do. I think we are going to camp out do the ride on Sat then some trail running the more on Sunday. I have a tent if you are interested in going.

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:47

Post #18 of 20 (1510 views)

Depends... do I have to share a tent with you? ;-)

Maybe I can talk ScottW into going. Don't let Mrs ATX kick my ass on the trails, OK?

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [austin79] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:50

Post #19 of 20 (1506 views)

OK I am not going to comment on the tent situation other than no you do not have to share a tent. I have a spare.

I will wave as you two go bounding out of sight.

Just let me know

Re: What is it about muscles when they get tight. . . [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Oct 18, 06 8:56

Post #20 of 20 (1490 views)

PM me details. I am always up for some fun!

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