ME SO SORE...

[Eric Valentine]

OK..LET'S TALK ABOUT FOODS AND NUTRIENTS ARE GOOD FOR OUR BONES AND JOINTS.....WITH THE AMOUNT OF PLAYING THAT I DO AND EARLY WAKE UP CALLS MORE AND MORE I FIND MY MUSCLES AND JOINTS REALLY SORE AFTER THE GIG SO LET'S TALK ABOUT DRUM HEALTH...
I JUST STARTED ADDING CALCIUM BACK INTO MY DIET,MSM,AND OTHERS BUT I WANNA KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS..LIKE FOODS...
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[Nick Costa]

Ping George Gray. He's rather an expert on this area and fitness in general. .

His profile: http://thedrumnetwork.ning.com/profile/GeorgeAGrayJr

[Janelle Burdell]

Yo! Let's talk. Could never still be doing this still after all these years, unless I stretched--every day! After years of being a "closet" stretcher--I took it to the next level with some yoga classes recently. (There is a style geared toward health, yes, corrective. Iyengar. (sp?) Awesome.)
The awareness is key--you are diff then me. Habits, lifestyle. genetics, etc. All that aside-- simple relaxation of muscles....we are 'amped' all the time ready to go. We must learn how to relax. My fav--hot tubs or baths with salts (drink extra water of course!). The supplements take a longer time and yes must be consistent--stretching--you will feel immediately! And that is a good thing!
Bob Anderson book of stretching or I can share some cool ones for us drummers, later. Promise. Be well. smiles, -janelle ps. Mr. Gray is def all over it. Thanks Nick! Enjoy your day!

[Nick Costa]

Glad to help, and likewise.

[jay jackson]

Hey Eric.I have discovered the joy of glutamine.I've been back in the gym and it helps with muscle recovery/joint pain.Also for energy on those early wake up calls,blend a smoothie with fresh spinach and apple juice.Yes,it will be a little "gnarly" at first,but your body will be on fire all day.This a good topic!cya.