Sore joints after period of not moving
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The past few weeks I've been getting rather painful joints (it's just elbows and knees) after a prolonged period of sitting at my desk or sleeping.
It's a sharp pain, for my knees, means they won't bare weight for a step or 2, I end up kind of hopping. Then they are fine. With the elbows, a good stretch makes the pain go away. Last night was the first night it woke my up though, they seemed frozen, that maybe just me being tired in the middle of the night.
Generally get off my desk chair every 30 mins, either to do something or to stretch out. So it's not a massive amount of time, and I shift my legs in that desk time too.
I have had 10 sessions with a chiropractor because my lower back was in some pain. I was told to avoid some seating positions and move regularly, which I've been doing. My back is starting to get sore again, wondering if this is all linked. She told me to get some magnesium oil and rub into my knees, which I never really done, but may try it tonight.
It's a sharp pain, for my knees, means they won't bare weight for a step or 2, I end up kind of hopping. Then they are fine. With the elbows, a good stretch makes the pain go away. Last night was the first night it woke my up though, they seemed frozen, that maybe just me being tired in the middle of the night.
Generally get off my desk chair every 30 mins, either to do something or to stretch out. So it's not a massive amount of time, and I shift my legs in that desk time too.
I have had 10 sessions with a chiropractor because my lower back was in some pain. I was told to avoid some seating positions and move regularly, which I've been doing. My back is starting to get sore again, wondering if this is all linked. She told me to get some magnesium oil and rub into my knees, which I never really done, but may try it tonight.
See my response on the Desk Chair thread.
Might be of help, might not.
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I'm no doctor but I've got ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis) and that's pretty much exactly what happens to me. Legs feel like they've turned to stone until you can move them enough to shake it off again.
My physio's answer was more exercise, basically every day forever. (In addition to the endless pills, scans, blood tests, xrays, injections and fluid draining that is). Having said that my rheumatologist says I'm one of the worst patients she's got. Always good to be top of the list
I've actually taken to putting my laptop high up so I can stand at it. General movement definitely helps me. Although adalimumab and kenalog helps more.
My physio's answer was more exercise, basically every day forever. (In addition to the endless pills, scans, blood tests, xrays, injections and fluid draining that is). Having said that my rheumatologist says I'm one of the worst patients she's got. Always good to be top of the list
I've actually taken to putting my laptop high up so I can stand at it. General movement definitely helps me. Although adalimumab and kenalog helps more.
I would sack off the chiro for a proper physio, not a sports type one. Or if you don’t mind chucking money at it straight away, book in to see a private rheumatologist.
As said above, those are typical arthritis symptoms, particularly lower back pain.
Or just go and see your gp and they may give you a referral.
As said above, those are typical arthritis symptoms, particularly lower back pain.
Or just go and see your gp and they may give you a referral.
I have a height adjustable desk at work, so maybe make use of that. I have it high, but sit on a chair still, I could revert to standing on and off.
I have private health care, so maybe a GP trip is worth it to get referred to the correct place. The chiropractor was through the GP, so I'll need to ensure it's separate, as they won't pay out for more on that case!
I have private health care, so maybe a GP trip is worth it to get referred to the correct place. The chiropractor was through the GP, so I'll need to ensure it's separate, as they won't pay out for more on that case!
Fastchas said:
Early to mid-thirties is the average age to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Are you stiff in the morning after waking, taking about an hour to free up?
No, symptoms are persistent throughout the day. The knee pain will be the same when I wake up, to 3PM in the office after sitting down for 45 minutes. As soon as I move, it's gone within 10 seconds. Are you stiff in the morning after waking, taking about an hour to free up?
Hoofy said:
Do you find cycling hurts? I guess this is as good a place as any - I am fine with other movements but cycling feels a bit "crunchy" in the knees for me these days. No idea why.
Yes and no. My knees are a bit crunchy, notchy, but the pain I get is from the hip and I feel it in my front thigh. Hurts when I get to the top of the pedal stroke and the hip is most bent.Usually I find if I can physically get on the bike I should be OK. Having said that I'm only talking cycling up to the doctors or around the block stuff, I wouldn't even attempt 'real' stuff. And not just because of the pain, the confidence levels take a big hit. I used ride everywhere, only bought my first car at 32, mega confident in traffic etc, probably too much so. But now you're conscious of every stroke, every movement, until recently I couldn't stand up on the pedals, and starting and stopping are much more slow and considered movements (doesn't help I'm riding a big gear singlespeed!). Anything more than a gentle gradient is a no. You pretty much think about your body all the time, rather than what's around. Combine all that and riding in traffic I'm basically like a kid, fine on the flat, but any sign of a hill, traffic light or whatever I'm on the pavement.
I should get the geared bike out tbh, but it needs fettling and I can't get down on my knees to do it.
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