Constant Aches and Pains
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I'm not really here posting for any advice, more of a moan about my current situation, which is driving me mad.
I consider myself to be reasonably fit; last summer I ran 5k's a few times a week, was going to the gym regularly, squash, golf etc. Normal stuff for a 37 year old. However, I then did Tough Mudder in September and managed to finish in a reasonable time and do all of the obstacles.
Since then though, it's just been one thing after another. First I started getting left shoulder pain. This was down to impingement and I underwent 5 sessions of physio through Bupa. The pain's still there now though and so I've started physio again.
Then I started with left Achilles tendonitis. This is now really getting to me and I'm limping all of the time. Started physio on this last week but she told me I have degeneration in the tendon and it could be months before it gets any better.
Now, my lower back is agony. Had two days off work earlier this week as I literally couldn't walk due to the pain. It's clearly sciatica and is going down my legs. Doctors can't do anything about it as it's just muscular but it's also stopping me working and doing other things.
Anyone else get constant aches, pains and niggles which simply will not go away?
I consider myself to be reasonably fit; last summer I ran 5k's a few times a week, was going to the gym regularly, squash, golf etc. Normal stuff for a 37 year old. However, I then did Tough Mudder in September and managed to finish in a reasonable time and do all of the obstacles.
Since then though, it's just been one thing after another. First I started getting left shoulder pain. This was down to impingement and I underwent 5 sessions of physio through Bupa. The pain's still there now though and so I've started physio again.
Then I started with left Achilles tendonitis. This is now really getting to me and I'm limping all of the time. Started physio on this last week but she told me I have degeneration in the tendon and it could be months before it gets any better.
Now, my lower back is agony. Had two days off work earlier this week as I literally couldn't walk due to the pain. It's clearly sciatica and is going down my legs. Doctors can't do anything about it as it's just muscular but it's also stopping me working and doing other things.
Anyone else get constant aches, pains and niggles which simply will not go away?
Nezquick said:
Anyone else get constant aches, pains and niggles which simply will not go away?
Pretty much anyone trying to do exercise once they reach 40-ishI had nothing wrong for years but the last two years (I'm 45) have been a continual run of minor injuries - achilles tendonitis, sciatica, ITBS, frozen shoulder. Lower back pain is fairly constant (but my job involves a lot of sitting down, which doesn't help)
boyse7en said:
Pretty much anyone trying to do exercise once they reach 40-ish
I had nothing wrong for years but the last two years (I'm 45) have been a continual run of minor injuries - achilles tendonitis, sciatica, ITBS, frozen shoulder. Lower back pain is fairly constant (but my job involves a lot of sitting down, which doesn't help)
Yes I sit behind a desk all day too. I'm beginning to think this exercise malarkey just isn't worth it. I had nothing wrong for years but the last two years (I'm 45) have been a continual run of minor injuries - achilles tendonitis, sciatica, ITBS, frozen shoulder. Lower back pain is fairly constant (but my job involves a lot of sitting down, which doesn't help)
Welcome to midlife, doesn't get any better unfortunately, I'm 45.
I've been running three times a weeks since completing C25K a bit before Christmas. I don't want to jinx it but I must say I'm getting to the stage where I'm doing my 5k and don't really notice it the next day. Proper running shoes have helped a lot. I'm also hoping my muscles are building and getting stronger so I should be less prone to stuff going forward. Weirdly a week or so back one of my ankles was quite sore two days after a run to the point that it was painful to walk on, but I didn't want to miss out on my run so I set off with intentions of taking it lightly which I thought I did. Ankle seemed better after the run and I'd managed to set my second best 5K time, no problems from it after that and set a new PB a run or two later. Really odd and goes to show that you can simply run some of these things off!
I've been running three times a weeks since completing C25K a bit before Christmas. I don't want to jinx it but I must say I'm getting to the stage where I'm doing my 5k and don't really notice it the next day. Proper running shoes have helped a lot. I'm also hoping my muscles are building and getting stronger so I should be less prone to stuff going forward. Weirdly a week or so back one of my ankles was quite sore two days after a run to the point that it was painful to walk on, but I didn't want to miss out on my run so I set off with intentions of taking it lightly which I thought I did. Ankle seemed better after the run and I'd managed to set my second best 5K time, no problems from it after that and set a new PB a run or two later. Really odd and goes to show that you can simply run some of these things off!
me too, but I have a hypermobile SI joint and my training involves a lot of heavy (for me) lifting multiple times a week.
I find foam rolling my quads and hammies, hockey ball in around my glutes, hips and QL in my back (do the QL against a wall), using the shoulder stuff in the link below (been diagnosed with impingements a few times - it is yet to actually be an impingement, usually infraspinatus spasm) and getting semi regular sports massages help massively:
https://www.t-nation.com/training/4-easy-ways-to-f...
I find foam rolling my quads and hammies, hockey ball in around my glutes, hips and QL in my back (do the QL against a wall), using the shoulder stuff in the link below (been diagnosed with impingements a few times - it is yet to actually be an impingement, usually infraspinatus spasm) and getting semi regular sports massages help massively:
https://www.t-nation.com/training/4-easy-ways-to-f...
Nezquick said:
I'm not really here posting for any advice, more of a moan about my current situation, which is driving me mad.
I consider myself to be reasonably fit; last summer I ran 5k's a few times a week, was going to the gym regularly, squash, golf etc. Normal stuff for a 37 year old. However, I then did Tough Mudder in September and managed to finish in a reasonable time and do all of the obstacles.
Since then though, it's just been one thing after another. First I started getting left shoulder pain. This was down to impingement and I underwent 5 sessions of physio through Bupa. The pain's still there now though and so I've started physio again.
Then I started with left Achilles tendonitis. This is now really getting to me and I'm limping all of the time. Started physio on this last week but she told me I have degeneration in the tendon and it could be months before it gets any better.
Now, my lower back is agony. Had two days off work earlier this week as I literally couldn't walk due to the pain. It's clearly sciatica and is going down my legs. Doctors can't do anything about it as it's just muscular but it's also stopping me working and doing other things.
Anyone else get constant aches, pains and niggles which simply will not go away?
I've said this on similar kind of threads where people complain of aches and pains and back/joint pain in particular. Really hope you haven't but take a look at ankylosis spondylitis and cross reference with your situation. I only reply with this as I had years and years on and off of aches and pains but out of down to wear and tear after years of playing rugby and was diagnosed purely by chance after an osteopath suggested I get checked. I consider myself to be reasonably fit; last summer I ran 5k's a few times a week, was going to the gym regularly, squash, golf etc. Normal stuff for a 37 year old. However, I then did Tough Mudder in September and managed to finish in a reasonable time and do all of the obstacles.
Since then though, it's just been one thing after another. First I started getting left shoulder pain. This was down to impingement and I underwent 5 sessions of physio through Bupa. The pain's still there now though and so I've started physio again.
Then I started with left Achilles tendonitis. This is now really getting to me and I'm limping all of the time. Started physio on this last week but she told me I have degeneration in the tendon and it could be months before it gets any better.
Now, my lower back is agony. Had two days off work earlier this week as I literally couldn't walk due to the pain. It's clearly sciatica and is going down my legs. Doctors can't do anything about it as it's just muscular but it's also stopping me working and doing other things.
Anyone else get constant aches, pains and niggles which simply will not go away?
Fingers crossed it's not your issue and it is something else.
I write this currently laid up as I'm in the middle of a flare up in the ankle and elbows at the same time.....
I also get constant random aches and pains in joints and muscles with no obvious injury or underlying condition, very frustrating, really feels like it's starting to effect my quality of life now.
At the moment my right knee and left elbow are giving me almost constant pain. The other night I developed a very harsh 'cold' pain in my right bicep, it was so painful it kept me awake most of the night, yet by mid day the following day the pain had completely gone.
Also get regular bouts of quite severe pain in my shins, heels and arches that can last for perhaps a day or two then suddenly go away completely.
At the moment my right knee and left elbow are giving me almost constant pain. The other night I developed a very harsh 'cold' pain in my right bicep, it was so painful it kept me awake most of the night, yet by mid day the following day the pain had completely gone.
Also get regular bouts of quite severe pain in my shins, heels and arches that can last for perhaps a day or two then suddenly go away completely.
People often confuse random pain and constant aches with something they have done recently. Sometimes, and increasingly often if my physio is to be believed, these are reactions to habits you have had for decades and your body can no longer adapt like it used to.
Common things like:
Achilles pain - probably 20 years or wearing the wrong shoes causing tight calves, or running with weak hips/glutes. Often caused by habitual leg crossing when sitting down or at night when lying on your side.
Shoulder and neck pain - sitting at a desk for 20 years. Exacerbated by now coming home and looking at an iPad or similar where you sit it on your lap and look down at it.
Elbow/forearm pain - weakened shoulders from same issues as above
This is just my personal experience and those of my friends and things I've read about on various forums. You'd be amazed how your body adapts to things, but one day it decides to give up. The symptom is very rarely indicative of the cause.
Common things like:
Achilles pain - probably 20 years or wearing the wrong shoes causing tight calves, or running with weak hips/glutes. Often caused by habitual leg crossing when sitting down or at night when lying on your side.
Shoulder and neck pain - sitting at a desk for 20 years. Exacerbated by now coming home and looking at an iPad or similar where you sit it on your lap and look down at it.
Elbow/forearm pain - weakened shoulders from same issues as above
This is just my personal experience and those of my friends and things I've read about on various forums. You'd be amazed how your body adapts to things, but one day it decides to give up. The symptom is very rarely indicative of the cause.
Jefferson Steelflex said:
People often confuse random pain and constant aches with something they have done recently. Sometimes, and increasingly often if my physio is to be believed, these are reactions to habits you have had for decades and your body can no longer adapt like it used to.
Common things like:
Achilles pain - probably 20 years or wearing the wrong shoes causing tight calves, or running with weak hips/glutes. Often caused by habitual leg crossing when sitting down or at night when lying on your side.
Shoulder and neck pain - sitting at a desk for 20 years. Exacerbated by now coming home and looking at an iPad or similar where you sit it on your lap and look down at it.
Elbow/forearm pain - weakened shoulders from same issues as above
This is just my personal experience and those of my friends and things I've read about on various forums. You'd be amazed how your body adapts to things, but one day it decides to give up. The symptom is very rarely indicative of the cause.
This actually seems like the most sensible explanation I think, and I've also been sat at a desk for going on 20 years etc.Common things like:
Achilles pain - probably 20 years or wearing the wrong shoes causing tight calves, or running with weak hips/glutes. Often caused by habitual leg crossing when sitting down or at night when lying on your side.
Shoulder and neck pain - sitting at a desk for 20 years. Exacerbated by now coming home and looking at an iPad or similar where you sit it on your lap and look down at it.
Elbow/forearm pain - weakened shoulders from same issues as above
This is just my personal experience and those of my friends and things I've read about on various forums. You'd be amazed how your body adapts to things, but one day it decides to give up. The symptom is very rarely indicative of the cause.
I'm seeing a physio now who seems to know what does doing so I'm just going to run with that for a few months and get the niggles sorted out hopefully.
Thanks for all the input though. It's definitely not ankylosing spondylitis as they're not the symptoms I'm having, but that sounds awful so you have my sympathy.
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