I was prescribed them by my physiotherapist for my shoulder issues. Basically they help my lats relax (compression through my lower back and butt) so they don't have to work as hard to compensate for my shoulders. I've been wearing them for a year and half whenever I play hockey, soccer, or go for a walk. They help tremendously. My shoulders don't feel as fatigued after playing sports anymore, and I also have a slight spring in my step when I play as well, as I'm actually using my lats for what they're supposed to be used for.
Highly recommend, and I also recommend getting a size smaller than you would think. I'm 6'1", 190 lbs, and I wear smalls. They can be a bitch to get on, but the whole point of compression shorts is compress.
I don't have the shorts but have the ones for the hamstrings. actually at the time I got them they made an immediate difference as I was recovering from a pulled hamstring. Data shows they help blood flow and help prevent injuries, I would argue that they do (but maybe it is just a placebo effect).
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I have regular underarmour, Coreshorts and Coreshorts pro. I find the pro are terrific for runs, etc, but if you are trying to do lunges, your movement may be hampered. Other than that, I just enjoy the feel of keeping everything in its place when I work out with any type of compression shorts. I'd also recommend a jock, but guys may find them creepy cupless.
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I use the underarmour Core Pro shorts for hockey and will not play without them! I used to have a really sore back after games before I started wearing them - not an issue since.
I've also started wearing compression socks/stockings to bed on nights after hockey or workout days and have found they help my legs feel more rested the next day.
In short, I highly recommend them. $75 is steep, but you can use the SportChek F&F coupon GoFlamesGo posted in the deals and discounts thread.
I have the core pro and the regular compression shorts. I wear the pro when I'm recovering from a hamstring tug and they do wonders. I wear the regular type the rest of the time to help prevent burns from slide tackles.
I have regular underarmour, Coreshorts and Coreshorts pro. I find the pro are terrific for runs, etc, but if you are trying to do lunges, your movement may be hampered. Other than that, I just enjoy the feel of keeping everything in its place when I work out with any type of compression shorts. I'd also recommend a jock, but guys may find them creepy cupless.
Gotch that help you when you have the trotskies........those are one pair of magic gotch....
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I tore my groin 2 weeks ago and have just started physio.
Aiming to get back on the pitch mid-end june.
I will look into some.
I have had ongoing groin/hip issues for the past few years, and Core Shorts help quite a bit for me. I simply won't play soccer without them. They can get pretty pricey (I believe that Core Shorts Pro are about $80 or so), and it is nice to have a couple of pairs to rotate through. I hang mine to dry as well because I'd like to think that they'll last longer that way.
I have had a couple of pairs for a few years now, and aside from some of the stitching coming off on the bottom hem (not essential to the support), they've help up really well.
I found that the three keys to keeping my groin happy are: my Core Shorts, stretching well before and after (but especially after), and anti-inflammatories. If I do 3/3, I can usually walk the next day.
Whatever you do, don't rush back. Keep working with your physio and make sure you're ready. Groins have the tendency to become a chronic problem, and although I'm not sure of your age, if you're getting close to your late twenties or early thirties, that's where things started to get bad for me. And even once you are back, keep up with your stretching/core shorts routine to prevent it from happening again.
I have had ongoing groin/hip issues for the past few years, and Core Shorts help quite a bit for me. I simply won't play soccer without them. They can get pretty pricey (I believe that Core Shorts Pro are about $80 or so), and it is nice to have a couple of pairs to rotate through. I hang mine to dry as well because I'd like to think that they'll last longer that way.
I have had a couple of pairs for a few years now, and aside from some of the stitching coming off on the bottom hem (not essential to the support), they've help up really well.
I found that the three keys to keeping my groin happy are: my Core Shorts, stretching well before and after (but especially after), and anti-inflammatories. If I do 3/3, I can usually walk the next day.
Whatever you do, don't rush back. Keep working with your physio and make sure you're ready. Groins have the tendency to become a chronic problem, and although I'm not sure of your age, if you're getting close to your late twenties or early thirties, that's where things started to get bad for me. And even once you are back, keep up with your stretching/core shorts routine to prevent it from happening again.
Thanks, you post sums up what most people are telling me, FYI, I am 41, which I am told is too old to be playing the sport I play.
Sounds like compression shorts would be a good plan once I am cleared to go.
Cheers
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One thing I'd recommend is to be careful with static stretching without warming up. Do some dynamic stretching and work your muscles up to deeper stretches, I find that has really helped me loosen up and avoid injuries.
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Thanks, you post sums up what most people are telling me, FYI, I am 41, which I am told is too old to be playing the sport I play.
Sounds like compression shorts would be a good plan once I am cleared to go.
Cheers
Good luck with the recovery. It is a tough thing because soccer is a social activity as much as it is a physical activity, so things like this have some unintended side effects when they drag on.
I'm 34, so well beyond spring chicken territory, and the body just doesn't heal up like it used to! I'm in a bit of "soccer purgatory" because my body has been ready for over-35 for a couple of years now, but I won't be able to play until next year's outdoor season because of a March birthday. Until then, it is just recreational stuff to bridge the gap.
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Good luck with the recovery. It is a tough thing because soccer is a social activity as much as it is a physical activity, so things like this have some unintended side effects when they drag on.
I'm 34, so well beyond spring chicken territory, and the body just doesn't heal up like it used to! I'm in a bit of "soccer purgatory" because my body has been ready for over-35 for a couple of years now, but I won't be able to play until next year's outdoor season because of a March birthday. Until then, it is just recreational stuff to bridge the gap.
Thanks, I am hoping it will be quick, but 41 feels like 81. It is a bit of blessing in disguise, I am able to spend more time coaching my daughter in her first rugby season. That keeps me around the club, and i like that.
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