In class, our ab-work is mostly about leg raises and crunches, but occasionally, we do pair up, lock legs and do partner sit-ups. And every time we do, I end up with a rug burn-like rash on my tailbone. The funny (as in ironic, not comedic) thing is that I usually don't notice it until after class is done, I've driven home and jumped in the shower - because soapy water on a raw skin is not a pleasant experience, let me tell you.No one else in the dojo seems to have this issue for some reason. I figured it had something to do with the seam in either my gi bottoms or the bike shorts I wear underneath, but since I had no live person with a similar experience to compare notes with, I couldn't really put my finger on what the issue was.
Until I stumbled across this blurb on All-Karate.com. Sorry to find that others have also had issues with "the wound" but happy to hear they had solutions, too! Misery really does love company, I suppose.
I guess I'll be adding a roll of gaffer's tape to my already over-loaded gear bag...
Aha! A mystery explained!
ReplyDeleteAlso, "duct tape is like the force. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together."
This is a new one on me Felicia. I never realised that people get a 'gi burn' from doing sit-ups! I can only conclude that a)you work harder at sit-ups than me b)my bum's a different shape to yours or c)my bum's more padded than yours!It's probably a combination of all three. Hope the gaffer tape works!:-)
ReplyDeleteI think it is the actual coming up higher off the ground than with leg raises and crunches. That and the idea the the seam sits right on my tail bone, I guess, rubs me the wrong way, I suppose. I truly sucks, but I'm happy to know there is a solution!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope the tape works, too, Sue!! I'll keep you posted...
Cindy - you ever tried duct tape? It's all I have in the house other than electrical, Scotch and white athletic tape, so I'm planning on giving it a go this evening (and watch this be a night we do no parter sit-ups!). It's gotta be cheaper/easier to find than gaffer's tape, I'm thinking...
ReplyDeleteI haven't used it for this purpose specifically, Felicia, but it's what I keep in my kit for emergency clothing repair, so it's what I'll try first. I'll report back if we do sit-ups before you guys do.
ReplyDeleteI get this too! I hate hate hate doing sit-ups in my gi. Always end up with at least a bruise, if not red-raw skin. Never tried gaffa tape but might keep some in my bag just in case. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteNo problem, G :-)
ReplyDeleteused to get this with traditional tie trousers. When I swapped to elasticated it went away. I think the elastic gi pants don't move so much? Not sure if that helps? S
ReplyDeleteYea I've actually de-emphasized situps during warmup routines. I figure people can work on that at home in a much more comfortable manner.
ReplyDeleteSuze, I usually wear elastic waist bottoms that are much lighter than my traditional-tie, heavy (canvas-like!) gi - and I still get the rash. It seems that the friction is the thing. BTW, I tried the duct tape and it worked :-) Whoo-Hoo!
ReplyDeleteMatt, we don't do lots of sit-ups in class, either - thank goodness - which is why it took me so long to report on taping the seam, LOL. Funny thing is that I do crunches at home in bike shorts on carpet no less and never have any issues. Perhaps it is the dojo floor/gi bottom combo that is the culprit. Thanks for stopping by :-)