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I'm in my 50's and having lots of joint pain during workouts. I'm working out with a trainer, and we're doing long warm ups and lots of stretching and foam rolling afterwards. We're doing 30 minutes of intense exercise with 20 minutes of rest and whe's using something called the Underground Workout Manual.
Much of my pain is in my hands and wrists which makes any kind of push up painful. My knees also hurt.
I used to do pilates but stopped due to bad pain in my back. That is fixed now but there is no pilates where I live.
I'm in my 50's and having lots of joint pain during workouts. I'm working out with a trainer, and we're doing long warm ups and lots of stretching and foam rolling afterwards. We're doing 30 minutes of intense exercise with 20 minutes of rest and whe's using something called the Underground Workout Manual.
Much of my pain is in my hands and wrists which makes any kind of push up painful. My knees also hurt.
I used to do pilates but stopped due to bad pain in my back. That is fixed now but there is no pilates where I live.
Ideas?
Try a massage, are you wearing gloves for your hands and wrist wraps? Just suggestions but when my body hurts I soak or do a massage.
I had a friend who was having severe joint & muscle pain and went to a naturopath, and found out that he was gluten-intolerant. Diet and supplements can make a huge difference in these cases, in my experience. I know just enough to be dangerous.
Do not do push-ups without wrist-wraps. Wrist pain is common problem for women even in younger age group. Also buy women's padded workout gloves (make sure they are snug on your hands). I never do push ups w/o wraps.
I have mild joint pain/problems in lower spine and avoid very heavy weights. I have learned how to position my body during different exercises with weights so I do not stress my lower spine. The same with your knee - as you exercise more you will learn what is good for your joints and what is not.
I also invested in Posturepedic mattress - it is a heaven for joints, overworked muscles and bones!
I'm in my 50's and having lots of joint pain during workouts. I'm working out with a trainer, and we're doing long warm ups and lots of stretching and foam rolling afterwards. We're doing 30 minutes of intense exercise with 20 minutes of rest and whe's using something called the Underground Workout Manual.
Much of my pain is in my hands and wrists which makes any kind of push up painful. My knees also hurt.
I used to do pilates but stopped due to bad pain in my back. That is fixed now but there is no pilates where I live.
Ideas?
Well there is good pain and bad pain. Have you talked to your trainer about it?
I would go to a doctor that has a background in sports medicine or physical therapy. GPs are not always the keen ones when it comes to exercise.
What about "wall ups"? Do those hurt?
Do you do any ligament strengthening exercise for your knees?
What makes them hurt?
I agree on diet watch. When you "take it easy" you have to "take it easy" on the intake too just to balance it out.
Do not do push-ups without wrist-wraps. Wrist pain is common problem for women even in younger age group. Also buy women's padded workout gloves (make sure they are snug on your hands). I never do push ups w/o wraps.
I have mild joint pain/problems in lower spine and avoid very heavy weights. I have learned how to position my body during different exercises with weights so I do not stress my lower spine. The same with your knee - as you exercise more you will learn what is good for your joints and what is not.
I also invested in Posturepedic mattress - it is a heaven for joints, overworked muscles and bones!
You should try to strengthen your wrists and hands with other methods if you need a wrist wrap and don't have an injury or ailment that causes the weakness.
Always relying on wraps can add to the possibility of injury because the weak muscles are not getting developed as they should. Not to say avoid wraps but combine the two actions of wraps and lighter workouts for your weak area. Not just one or the other.
I'm 52, and have a PMH of 2 back surgeries and fibromyalgia. My physician knows my trainer and is in complete agreement with me working out, even though I too have a lot of pain, and a slower recovery than most other people. With this history, it is really easy to live in fear, and just the fear alone can be a huge mental block. I'm learning how to push it aside, and trust in the progress. I'm helping pave the way with a lot of self care, keeping open communication with my trainer and modifying the movement when necessary. I've even worked out, including legs, with a torn medial meniscus...I just modify... and it is now healed.
I warmup with 30 minutes cardio, pre-workout exercises depending on the plan of the day (I.e., on leg day I do hip activatation with bands. Other days I do range of motion exercises, or dynamic movement/stretching). I do self-myofascial release using the Alexander Method (different than rolling out with the roller). Network Fitness | Bringing It All Together -- SMR, Functional Movement, Products & Education I get monthly massages. The other thing that helps me, is icing after a hard session. I have really nice pliable ice packs I got from a physical therapist. Sometimes, especially on leg day, I will do a hot shower, then run water as cold as bearable on my lower body (my version of the controversial ice bath). I also started working with a Neurokinetic Therapy™ therapist for the underlying chronic pain, and have made huge gains as a result.
I sometimes take bcca post workout, along with a glucosamine joint supplement. If absolutely necessary, and with my MD's approval, I take ibuprofen. I eat "clean", no gluten, limited diary & fruit, but mainly protein & veggies.
I wear gloves and a weight belt. I do not wear wrist wraps. When I do push ups, I like to position the heel of my palm on a thin pad with my fingers on the floor. But I can do them without the mat too. It does help to spread on my fingers, to widen the base, and not put all the pressure on the palm.
BTW, I did reformer Pilates for years but graduated 2 years ago to weight lifting. I'm loving it!!!
So, there's all kinds of things that can be done. You just needs to find what works for you. You can do this.
Last edited by caligirlz; 06-26-2013 at 11:24 PM..
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