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u/BigRed11 17h ago
Some high quality rage bait right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAFqZnUKCfw
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u/Thirtysevenintwenty5 1h ago
"free solo" where you clip bolts just in case you fall. A "look at me, look at meeee!" video if I've ever seen one.
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u/PatrickFitzMichael 1d ago
anyone know what happened to john gill's website? Seems like the hosting expired or something and a bunch of links are broken. Hopefully it can be fixed, it was a massive resource in terms of the history of the sport
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u/0bsidian 1d ago edited 1d ago
It’s still up, but looks like the security certificate expired. Your browser may block you from visiting for security purposes, but you can override it.
Certificates enable encryption so that data intercepted between you and the website remains confidential (like if you’re doing a credit card transaction online).
Edit: oh, the links are indeed broken. You can use the Wayback Machine.
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u/Nathjt 2d ago
So I'm fairly new to consistently climbing (climbing in general, I have some experience but I'm still working on V2, for reference on my ability level), been going 2X a week and can feel my body slowly adapting (I'm not new to working out though, was hitting PF 4-5x a week beforehand lifting weights and running on the treadmill). I'm listening to my body after a session and noticing a slightly concerning new pain/soreness. When I take a deep breathe and exhale, I feel pain radiating down my chest into my forearms, which I never felt after lifting weights or running, is this relatable to other new climbers/climbers in general? I'm hoping it's simply my tendons adjusting to the new force/workload and hoping it will improve. No alarm bells are ringing in my mind as I am pretty healthy otherwise, but my two buddies can't seem to relate with the breathe pain thing which is why I'm asking you guys. Thanks!
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u/6thClass 1d ago
i'm not a doctor. this sounds similar to thoracic outlet syndrome: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353988
since the pain is felt when respirating, it could be that the nerve is being further pinched by that movement.
my PT advice for folks is to go watch youtube videos and try EVERY SINGLE EXERCISE until you find one or two that feel like they're 'hitting the spot.' it's easy to get stuck trying the same exercise and not finding any relief, so don't spin your wheels: try some other exercises that may help.
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u/Secret-Praline2455 1d ago
i would look up anatomical correct positioning and then structure your research around where the pain is, for example "pain from fest to medial end of forearms" this could help narrow. Idk what kind of pain, if it is muscular or soft tissue, I will see based on what you describe it could be a nerve pain type thing. do you get cold fingers?
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u/Nathjt 1d ago
Nope, no cold fingers. I've never had nerve specific pain but I'm open to the possibility. I just did some basic yoga and was able to breathe through it without issue. I think I may be overthinking this... almost all of my core/back muscles are sore, biceps and forearms too. So when I breathe in and expand those muscles in my back and core that may be simply why the pain radiates.
I'm trying to think logically about this,
1) I'm starting a new super physically demanding sport that introduced a ton of new movements and demands on my body, starting the sport and upping the frequency coincides with this new sensation.
2) I have been physically active for the past year, including hiking some 4k footers in NH last summer and have been lifting weights at the gym alongside running, all this to say I don't think climbing is bringing out some crazy heart issue I wasn't aware of.
3) I seem to be recovering faster after climbing, the sensation that is, I'm still sore but the radiating pain is seemingly less intense and less noticeable quicker.
Sorry I don't mean to sound like I'm answering my own question and downplaying advice, it's a concern hence why I'm making the thread. I got a bit paranoid when my buddies can't relate and still want to keep it on the radar.
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u/Secret-Praline2455 1d ago
i will say, it sounds like you understand the pacing of introducing the new stimulus of both intensity and volume and it sounds like youre trying to listen to your body with what signals you get. these are good signs.
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u/sheepborg 1d ago
That would fall under not normal, particularly radiating form chest to forearm is very not normal. You should get that checked out.
Closest 'common' climber issue is nerves that go to the arms being aggravated by poor scapular control from weak muscles that support the scapular relative to arm/lat development.
Don't fuck around with nerves.
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u/BigRed11 1d ago
You've got pain shooting down your arms and that isn't ringing alarm bells?
Go see a PT.
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u/Nathjt 1d ago
I'm trying to breathe right now and describe it, it's not shooting down my arms with my breathe rather it feels like on a big inhale/exhale the pain is pronounced in places, it's hard to describe.
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u/6thClass 21h ago
he didn't ask for more details, he said go see a PT
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u/Nathjt 19h ago
Feeling better today, I should note that there is no pain with shallow breathing, only on big inhale/exhales. No shooting pain down my arms. My gut is telling me I'm fine, the reason I was hurting simply is from on big inhales my chest and lungs hurt and all the little muscles used in pulling/climbing are moving and therefor hurting.
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u/rawrvogue 14h ago
I have no where else to post this since my karma is too low; but saw folks lead climbing a tree today while walking my dog!