Well, I have this salve that I rub on sore muscles that is really good. It's called Badger Balm Rub *all natural*
http://www.badgerbalm.com/pc-18-2-sore-muscle-rub.aspxThe stuff works amazingly well. It's an overnight thing. I put it on and the next day I feel better. I have also been taught by some
great drummers that any natural pain remedy is worth checking out and will help one stay focused during long practice sessions- read into that how you will.
My friend (a drummer) goes to the chiropractor every two weeks. I just don't want to get into that rut.
My other friend (bass player our age) got strung out on pain pills- serious ones and was even up to wearing prescribed morphine patches for pain! It took him forever to get cleaned up it seemed and I'm not sure he is totally; he's better now last I talked to him but was a mess. So the "hard" stuff I don't fool with.
The glucosamine tabs are ok. Side effects are gas so I only take one tab instead of the recommended three tabs a day. I have less joint pain I think because of them. And since I'm going to start jogging again this spring I want to get a head start on lubing them up!
Hot tubs and saunas don't hurt either.
The other big one for me is not overworking my bod.
Good luck managing your pain my brother!
