PowWows.com Gathering - View Single Post

nativelohaus · 10-24-2001, 05:42 PM

I would say that you obviously need to stretch if you got a cramp. Before you stretch you may need to warm up with a couple of intertribals or grand entry. It is always better to warm up prior to stretching. As far as other factors associated with the stretch, I would think your level of hydration may have been involved. I would recommend drinking enough water prior to your dancing (night before) just to ensure the body is properly hydrated. It sounds like you may have come back and just plain overdid it. Depending on your age and fitness, the body was probably stressed more than usual. Ease your way back into things. This is my expertise as I am going to school for physical therapy. If you have any questions, then please feel free to PM me.

10-24-2001, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
nativelohaus Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma. . .I want to go home!!! Posts: 41	I would say that you obviously need to stretch if you got a cramp. Before you stretch you may need to warm up with a couple of intertribals or grand entry. It is always better to warm up prior to stretching. As far as other factors associated with the stretch, I would think your level of hydration may have been involved. I would recommend drinking enough water prior to your dancing (night before) just to ensure the body is properly hydrated. It sounds like you may have come back and just plain overdid it. Depending on your age and fitness, the body was probably stressed more than usual. Ease your way back into things. This is my expertise as I am going to school for physical therapy. If you have any questions, then please feel free to PM me. Last edited by nativelohaus; 10-24-2001 at 08:43 PM.