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Before I begin this thread, I would like to put out that I stretch EVERY time I heel, before and after. I've also broken multiple bones and compacted several joints, which is the cause for some of my pains.

I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else has the same common pains I have...

Basically,

When I wear my Rails/GTs, or anything besides the Mega Wheels (or Big Dueces), I get this sore stitch in my heel traveling towards the ball of my foot. Makes things really uncomfortable, and I was wondering if I can blame that on poor shoe design. I already know about inserts into the shoe to make for a more "comforting" ride.

Also, when I grind, usually frontsides, I get this really bad stitch in my groin/inner thigh which will continue for DAYS after the skate session. This is probably the most annoying pain I can think of, since this is a chronic pain. I have set aside for a few weeks (when I hurt my knee) and I thought it was gone, but alas, it returns. If anybody can link (either watching my grinds or any advice for the rails)

And for a final pain, my knees. When I do vert (not my vert on vid, but the vert when I pump, so I don't do anything fancy) but my knees will hurt BAD. Like, after an hour of skating, I can barely stable myself. Its almost like I'm a creaky old guy lol. I didn't know if there were any tips on riding styles I can differ to make my expirience prolong itself.

Anyways, thats its for now. If I can figure out any remedys or any other pains, I'll keep you guys updated, so we can attempt to prevent skating difficulties XD

-Maverick

Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Indiana

i stretch too i dont get many pain whille im skateing but the morning after it hurts but what i also do after stretching i warm up just like do easy stuff like dropping in i dont get any air utill i know im wormed up

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Well....I've never had any of those problems, but....

You blade, right?
Ever taken any bad falls? Wink

Joined: 30 Nov 2007 Posts: 28 Location: California

i get the heel thing too from my GT, i think it's the poor shoe design, but for me, when the tingle starts, i usually just take off my GT, and cool my heel. i don't it makes the tingleing stop before it turns into sharp stabby needlely death traps

Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Posts: 192 Location: Wrexham, Wales, UK

the few days b4 sunday i had been heeling a lot and not stretched i got to the skatepark and found i out i had pulled a muscle it was hurting really badly so now b4 every sp visit im gunna stretch so i dont pull it again its still really sore!!!

yeah i get the same thing on rails.

i concluded its the same as the reason i get it on my atomics.

the insoles suck.

which is why i stopped wearing my rails so much but ive been wearing em alot now but with magellin pads.

Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 567 Location: Centerville, Ohio

I get heel pains when wearing any FATS model for more than 2 or 3 hours. Wheels in or wheels out.

Megas I get no pain wheels out and slight soreness wheels in after 3 or 4 hours.

Grinding, the outer side of my foot lights on fire.

Crabwalking, inner thigh lights on fire.

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 567 Location: Centerville, Ohio

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 567 Location: Centerville, Ohio

Team Heelys - Northeast Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 1803

I remember my first year Heeling. I did some really long bouts and my shins would burn.

But then after the first year, my body got used to it. It was all FATs then.

Then when I started to do vert, the first 6 months pumping was agony. And I didn't even know if I was doing it right (since there was no one else doing it). But I was determined to make it work (stupid is as stupid does).

My back and knees hurt a lot. But every few weeks I'd tweak my technique. Its very important to pitch forwards and backwards to stay perpendicular to the ramp. Still, its hard to stay balanced on 2 wheels only.

In contrast, when I started skateboarding, I was able to pump in like 5 minutes.

Who sez Heeling's easier. Musta been on drugz.

MDHZ

Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Bedfordshire, UK

I get the groin burn too, to avoid it i gotta do about five different groin stretches and wear cycling shorts or something else tight underneath trousers.
ps, to girls, do not land on a breast, it kills.

Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Bedfordshire, UK

Its only the same as saying, hey, guys, don't land on a testicle.