Soreness and getting older

[TimberRunner]

I'm 60.


I don't take anything like ibuprofin. I read somewhere that taking those actually slows fitness gains. I don't know if that is true.

The ibuprofen story is a paradox. In younger subjects, yes, looks to hinder muscle recovery and growth, but in older subjects (60+), appears to help muscle recovery and growth.

Studies on this have some weaknesses, so take it for what it cost you to get info.

 

[Norcal18]

Collagen supplement might be something to consider also

 

[fmyth]

Muscle soreness or joint soreness?

 

[5MilesBack]

Regarding the joint replacement situation. I have noticed people delay the inevitable thinking it's the right thing to do. But recovering will be easier if you are younger. And adjusting will be quicker as well. Just an observation.

It's a conundrum for me. My mom had a hip and both knees replaced in her 80's. I told her surgeon I wasn't going to wait until I was 80 to get that done, as I want to be able to actually heal quickly. He looked at me and then said "You're pretty active, aren't you?" "For someone like you, you'll wear them out in 10-15 years, and getting them replaced again doesn't always go well".

That has stuck with me. My sister had a knee replaced last year and said it was life changing. She said she feels 30 again. And that's the problem. If I get them replaced now, they're going to get pounded. My bad knees and this hip are the only things holding me back right now. On top of that, I have some really good longevity genes. Odds are pretty good of living well into my 90's. Getting new joints now, pretty much guarantees needing them replaced later too.

 

[Pony Soldier]

Finding what works is a challenge. At 75 , I listen to what my body tells me. I find I have to take more breaks but keep working. I take an advil to reduce inflamation and a tylonal for pain at bedtime. That diminishes the.pain in my upper arms. I take a half of a 2.5 metformin to help going to sleep. Every week or so I have to take a whole one as a reset.

I still put up 600-700 bales of hay with help from my family and 6-7 cords of wood. I find impact exersizes like hand digging fence posts and splitting wood with a sedge hammer hurts. I don't stop it but I limit the amount and then take a break to recover.

You have to keep doing but limit the extent so your body can recover. I have witnessed some remarkable individuals doing things in their 90s. You just have to adjust to what you have to work with.

 

[JimGa]

What does your training week look like? What kind of volume? What kind of intensity?

Diet wise, cutting out sugar and processed carbs makes a big difference.

TRT can be a big help as well. When my Estradiol is low, say in the 20s, I have joint pain. If its in the 40s and 50s I have almost zero unless I do something stupid. Im 58 for reference.

You can also look into peptides like BPC157, TB500, KPV, GHK Cu, and others that specifically target inflammation. Also, on the TRT side, Deca is known to help joints, and is starting to be used in conjunction with Cypionate, although at a lower dose.

Just some random thoughts.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I notice a lot of you are talking about joint replacement. I have some advice from actual experience. I have 5 replacement joints and I am 84. I had my first one (my Rt knee) 24 years ago and I had my Lt knee done 5 years ago. When my surgeon did the last one, he took a hard look at my first one and said it is great, looks almost like my new one. I also have an ankle replacement that was done 10 years ago. Same story, it is still doing great. I have 2 replacement shoulders too.

Replacement joints have progressed a lot with new technology. They scanned my last knee and digitized it and sent it to the joint manufacturer. They now use this data to make the custom hardware based on your measurements to fit you. Also they have a robot that assists in the actual surgery.

Do not wait until you are older because replacement joints don't "last" very long. That's just BS. Get them done and get on with your life with less pain!

 

[mtnbound]

I'm 60.
I find that I am much more sore than when I was younger. If I do anything harder than usual, I am sore for 3-4 days.

Does anyone have suggestions to deal with it?
- Training ideas?
- Diet ideas?
- Supplement ideas?

I don't take anything like ibuprofin. I read somewhere that taking those actually slows fitness gains. I don't know if that is true.

What is your current level of physical fitness?
What are you currently doing to stay in shape, and how long have you been doing it?
Is the soreness in the whole body or in specific areas after exertion?
What does your current diet look like?

DM me if you prefer not to share publicly.

 

[LostArra]

The supplement companies love this discussion.

Once you have a "bone-on-bone" diagnosis no pills or powders will solve your problem. The new joint replacement procedures done by the right surgeon and followed up by the right physical therapist are life changing if you have the right attitude about attacking your exercises.

I put off surgery due to an elk tag. The hunt was miserable although I got an elk. I limped thru a month of the deer hunting but avoided some areas because of the long hike. Three weeks after surgery I was pain free, back in the weight room and back out hunting deer although I didn't climb a tree.

I'm now 4 months post surgery and my wife says I'm a walking infomercial promoting knee replacement.
(I'm 73yo)

 

[Pony Soldier]

I have had both hips replaced. The estimation of the minimum life of the new joints was estimated at 39+ years. They hadn't seen one fail yet.

I feel the limiting factor regarding age is the recovery is better / easier when you are younger. I had mine done when I was in my 60s.

 

[justinspicher]

This is how I start my day. Switch off days between A and B.