On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:06:27 +0100, Orchid XP v8 wrote:

>>> If you are not allergic to aspirin try some Nurofen it is a mixture of
>>> Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and aspirin. Rest then take some gentle
>>> exercise (light stretching) stop if it gets worse. If it is really bad
>>> go to the health centre nurse.
>> 
>> Seconded.  Though from the amount of activity, it just sounds like
>> fatigue, and some rest should be all that's needed.
> 
> I tend to avoid taking painkillers. I'd prefer to fix whatever the
> actual problem is instead.

Well, with the caveat that this isn't a medical diagnosis, stretching 
(slow stretching) probably would help, but like I said it just sounds 
like fatigue.  You probably used muscles you haven't used a lot and 
they're not used to the workout.  I find when I'm going to the gym (and 
when I do it tends to be 4-5 times a week) for the first few days I have 
that kind of muscle soreness.

Just going out for a brisk walk might help - I find when my legs are sore 
from working out, a good walk can stretch things out.

But I also will take something like a couple Advil before doing that - 
the effect the painkiller has on dealing with the pain means I can get a 
better stretch out of the walk (because I can go longer) and that helps 
get the muscle back in shape.

> I wish I could find somewhere to practise my moves. But the largest
> space in my house is about 3 feet square; you can't take many steps in
> such a space. The back garden is an impenetrable jungle, so that's no
> good either. And I don't particularly want to be watched.

Ever work late?  If you do, grab a conference room (if there aren't any 
windows and you can close the door, so much the better if you don't want 
to be seen).  :-)

> I'm pretty sure the new Rock & Roll classes I'm taking will make me lose
> a few pounds - if only in water content! o_O

There is that as a benefit as well.  The activity is good for you, and 
it's good to see that you're keeping it up. :-)

Jim

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