ACtive Recovery

[Polemicist Member Find all posts View Profile Close Polemicist]

Hi Everyone,

So I made pretty decent gains that I am very satisfied with but I might have over did the stretches as I have a mild pain that comes and goes during the day. I suspect that I did a side stretch stronger that other directions. I was thinking about taking a week or two to fully recover and avoid possible injuries in the future. I am wondering if you guys do/ recommend active recovery? Something like a warm up, say 20 wet jelqs, and warm down? Any insight from the experience users is very appreciated.

[incogneeetoe Moderator Member of the Month Sept 2017*Special Appreciated Moderator Nov. 2021* PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close incogneeetoe]

I do that.

When I take a week off I will still edge, and before edging I'll warm up.

Once a year I'd do a month off, with a week total break, then ease back into it.

[Largo LaGrande Member Find all posts View Profile Close Largo LaGrande]

I apply the same logic for this kind of recovery as I would when dealing with tissue injury. Which in my case means avoid activity, maintain circulation (warmth and avoid even minor restricting of blood flow) and some cold exposure if I'm feeling like Usagi Yojimbo (focused cold shower).

[Physdoc Retired Moderator Member of the Month July 2019 Find all posts View Profile Close Physdoc]

I also stay active during breaks - some jelqing, edging and Fowfers.

[Big Al AdministratorPEGym EditorMale Enhancement Coach Rep.PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Big Al]

You should certainly rest from all activities until the pain is gone. Once the pain has subsided, you can begin to resume training. If you have to rest 1 week or more, you might want to backtrack on your intensity and volume for a bit upon returning to training.