I’ve been lifting 5 days a week for almost 25 years and I have an extremely active lifestyle, I have no plans of taking a break or time off because I truly believe I’d go insane. That being said, I’m 40 y/o and am beginning to develop some joint and tendon issues in my right shoulder, the heel of my right foot and my hip. These are nagging issues that developed over months so I’m not necessarily looking for a quick fix but more a recommendation of how I can treat them and prevent others. Any advice welcomed , thanks.
Joint issues may be a matter of inflammation, which can be quite serious. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease and it is degenerative. Most people who have arthritis, have osteoarthritis which is caused by injury or damage to one's joints. Arthritis can cause tendinitis.
The pain of tendinitis can be significant and worsens if damage progresses because of continued use of the joint. Most damage heals in about two to four weeks, but chronic tendinitis can take more than six weeks, often because
the sufferer doesn't give the tendon time to heal.
For many people, the older we get the longer it takes to heal. Maybe it is time for you to take a vacation from working out. Trust me, you won't die or lose all your muscle if you do and when you're healed, you'll be ready to regain all that you lost and more.
