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Hey, I definitely agree with alot of the posts here, especially sookout sh'nob. I have fibromyalgia, arthritis and nerve damage.... so after a weekend of hard dancing I'm raggedy! lol
Listen to your body and try alot of different approaches.
- I find that stretching (before AND after) helps, along with taking a hot shower or soak after the powwow. I wear a knee brace for extra support and I'd imagine you could wear one of the close fitting back braces.
- I'm a firm believer in using topical creams, oils, and ointments. Take a little bit with you if need be. For sore muscles you can use an Indian (as in India) oil called Navratna Plus. It's got menthol, sesame, amla, camphor, thyme, and rosemary in it. It's cheap and it really helps soothe tired, achy muscles.
- If your pain is severe enough, your doc might prescribe a TENS unit. It's a little box that uses electrodes to stimulate the nerve endings and muscles in order to alleviate pain. The one I have is small enough to be travel sized and it's rechargeable so that you can use it repeatedly.
I hope you find something that works for you. Being in pain sucks.
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