OUCH sore joints

[Prana]

As of lately been having pain in my elbows and my shins. I can't even run for 4 mins without taking a break.

for shins, maybe it's my shoes?

Elbows - not warming up long enough or bad form?

:How does everyone warm up and for how long?

 

[Prana]

BTW - I dont warm up very long except on leg day.. how can u warm up on arm day besides warm up sets? And I'm sure my form is fine - Needsize, you've seen my form, do you think it's fine?

 

[huskyguy]

I often get tendonitis from improper grip, I find the best relief is a topical ointment called Blue Emu--it is the best way to get glucosamine into your joints.

 

[rpny]

I run for 10 minutes to get some heat goin ..

 

[needsize]

other than warm up sets, lots of stretching would likely help, I do tons of it before I get to the big weights

 

[Eze]

Are you taking any Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) or supplements right now?

 

[faze]

i take glucosamine pills... but the topical ointment sounds like a good idea to attack the pain directly

 

[huskyguy]

I love the topical ointment because I often forget to take the tablets, whereas the topical ointment works immediately. Also people who are allergic to shellfish often have an allergic reaction to glucosamine tablets--the topical ointment does not cause this same reaction. Blue Emu--it is great and it has no scent.

 

[0nyx]

msm .. seems to be working for me./.... don't forget to strecth ur abdula oblongata ... and ur duadnam

i dunno what im saying

but msm is gooood

 

[Prana]

msm .. seems to be working for me./.... don't forget to strecth ur abdula oblongata ... and ur duadnam

i dunno what im saying

but msm is gooood

LMAO

 

[Prana]

Easto, not taking any AAS, just whey and multi vit. I dont want to cover up the problem with glucosamine, I want the problme to go away!.. will try more warm up sets and perhaps 5 mins cardio pre workout?

 

[Injectyourspinach]

What does your training look like? Gradual change is a good thing. Generally if you've been focusing on a lot of high rep/short rest work, you should gradually start shifting towards heavier, lower reps and longer rests, and vice-versa if you've recently been training heavy with longer rests. Also, changing up your exercises or at the very least making small changes in style, grip and stance of the movements you're using can make a BIG difference for the joints. Permanently replace exercises commonly accepted to be joint-unfriendly such as most Smith Machine movements, Decline Barbell Skull Crushers, Behind-the-neck anything, Close-grip Upright Rows, Quarter Squats, and Hack Machine Squats, if you need to. Sumo Deads and Sumo Squats are a no-no for some people's hips too.

As far as Glucosamine, it isn't supposed to act as a cover-up-treat-the-symptom-not-the-problem pain reliever like NSAID's. Glucosamine, Chondroitan, Gelatine, MSM, Calcium and fat-soluble Vitamin C all supplement joint materials that are _supposed to already be there_ to maintain joint health and help act as building blocks for supercompensation repair.

 

[Mudge]

I normally do only one warm up set, but in general I use lighter weights than I otherwise could, and I go slower with the reps than a normal person. This keeps me safe and in the game.

 

[cant get BIG]

glucosamine has worked wonders for me

 

[Prana]

Today I was benching and after warm up sets (2), I put my normal weight on , got 2 reps and my arm completely gave out on me!! I tried to put the bar back on teh rack and the bar was crashing down on my head!!! Luckily this guy saw it and saved me. WHat the hell am I supposed to do now?? My arm is aching like crazy now only in the elbow now but feels like its radiating in the muscles esp in the tri. I couldn't finish my workout and arm day is tomorrow!

THis blows big time

 

[Prana]

should I get some glucosamine and go to the dr's? I was just about to start a serious cutting regiment!! this is going to put me back.. I am so bitter

 

[needsize]

should I get some glucosamine and go to the dr's? I was just about to start a serious cutting regiment!! this is going to put me back.. I am so bitter

I would see the Doc

 

[Fyre]

I normally warm up for about five to ten minutes on the bike just to get the blood pumping, then a little stretching and i hit the weights. I also always stretch after I train too.
I would also suggest getting yourself a good joint formula. The best combination I've ever used is the ElastiJoint(which is glucosamine, chondroitin, msm and gelatin). You can purchase them separately too if you want but the Elastijoint is in flavored powdered form.
I swear by the combination.

 

[Fyre]

Today I was benching and after warm up sets (2), I put my normal weight on , got 2 reps and my arm completely gave out on me!! I tried to put the bar back on teh rack and the bar was crashing down on my head!!! Luckily this guy saw it and saved me. WHat the hell am I supposed to do now?? My arm is aching like crazy now only in the elbow now but feels like its radiating in the muscles esp in the tri. I couldn't finish my workout and arm day is tomorrow!

THis blows big time

Oh that sucks hun. I hope you're feeling better soon. I'd go and get it checked out for sure. Definitely start taking a good joint formula too.

 

[Fyre]

I normally warm up for about five to ten minutes on the bike just to get the blood pumping, then a little stretching and i hit the weights. I also always stretch after I train too.
I would also suggest getting yourself a good joint formula. The best combination I've ever used is the ElastiJoint(which is glucosamine, chondroitin, msm and gelatin). You can purchase them separately too if you want but the Elastijoint is in flavored powdered form.
I swear by the combination.

(btw ElastiJoint is made by Labrada Nutrition)