Question 1

is rock climbing an effective way to get strong and in shape?

Accepted Answer

In shape: I would get strong and in shape before you attempt any difficult climbing. It is an effective way to work particular muscles but requires as much brainwork as muscle work.

Question 2

is rock climbing safe?

Accepted Answer

It is for the rock!!: Seriously, i would not recommend it for an adult with ankle or wrist problems, extremity weakness, or general balance or health challenges. If one walks or climbs on challenging and uneven terrain, it is essential that he or she be in good health and excellent condition. Physiatrists and sports or trauma medicine doctors can say more, so i will share this with them. Thanks for asking. @drpam.

Question 3

does rock climbing make you taller?

Accepted Answer

No but it: Can be fun and good exercise.

Question 4

is it not safe to go rock climbing if you have mono?

Accepted Answer

No: Rupture of the spleen is a significant risk in mononucleosis.  It is recommended that one should nottake part in any sport that could jar the abdomen for at least the first month after the diagnosis of mononucleosis was made.  This would include rock climing.

Question 5

how does rock climbing help improve your emotional health?

Accepted Answer

Rock climbing : Rock climbing, along with cardiovascular exercise in general, releases the body's natural endorphins into the bloodstream, making the climber feel good and give them a sense of euphoria. I would imagine this to be similar to a runner's high. Exercise in general is a great place to live off stress and anxiety with. One cannot go wrong with physical exercise.

Question 6

is rock climbing an effective way to tone and build lean muscle?

Accepted Answer

Oh yeah: Take it slow but rock climbers are well conditoned athletes, have to be, especially before you learn the most energy efficient moves. Try it out, its why the walls are found in so many gyms.

Question 7

is it ok to go rock climbing with post concussion syndrome it's in gym class and its not that high?

Accepted Answer

Climb On!: I would say it's probably fine as long as you don't hit your head.  Top roping is safest and typically does not produce falls severe enough to hit your head.  Definitely wear a helmet though.

Question 8

i've been rock climbing for about 5 months. would my tendons stretch and make my fingers longer? i don't think my pinkies are shrinking.

Accepted Answer

Remember: that there are bones at the core of the digits. Don't anticipate that you will obtain any increase in digit length but would anticipate that they will become stronger. Take care.

Question 9

what is the fastest way to heal a rip on your hand from rock climbing?

Accepted Answer

Palm lacerations: Heal well. Flaps are best sutured or if under tension gently approximated. Cleaning the wound to remove foreign material is esential.  Good basic wound care prevents complications. If contaminated wounds that are not cleaned out fully or are from dirty areas such  as farm or animal waste or bites shouls not be tightly closed  or at times they are left open. Rather than think "fast' think safe.

Question 10

how many weeks after having mononucleosis will i be able to go rock climbing again?

Accepted Answer

You can rock climb..: ....When you have fully recovered.  Not somewhat recovered or mostly recovered, but fully recovered.  That can take days, or it can take a couple of months.

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