Originally posted by jdut
Interesting that Eastern medicine can make it into the pool.
Acupuncture is a centuries-old art/science not involving drugs which has proven effective for pain relief, etc. Acupressure (putting pressure on specific points, not needles) can have similar effects. I have used acupuncture and acupressure patches for seasickness (long swims) and ADD and had good results. Personal testimony aside, Richard Quick has always been something of an innovator and, as someone else mentioned, he would not use the patches if they were not OK.
In 1956 The Japanese Olympic swim team had all kinds of needle marks on there backs arms and legs, we thought they were using drugs until they explained the technique to us. I had a French Canadian masseuse who used acupressure on me, before and after everyone of my Marathon races that I did in the USA or Canada for years. They were a great help in controlling pain. I'll have to try the patches when I start competeing in th fall.
George Park www.swimdownhill.com
Originally posted by jdut
Interesting that Eastern medicine can make it into the pool.
Acupuncture is a centuries-old art/science not involving drugs which has proven effective for pain relief, etc. Acupressure (putting pressure on specific points, not needles) can have similar effects. I have used acupuncture and acupressure patches for seasickness (long swims) and ADD and had good results. Personal testimony aside, Richard Quick has always been something of an innovator and, as someone else mentioned, he would not use the patches if they were not OK.
In 1956 The Japanese Olympic swim team had all kinds of needle marks on there backs arms and legs, we thought they were using drugs until they explained the technique to us. I had a French Canadian masseuse who used acupressure on me, before and after everyone of my Marathon races that I did in the USA or Canada for years. They were a great help in controlling pain. I'll have to try the patches when I start competeing in th fall.
George Park www.swimdownhill.com
