Joint Problems

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Techo

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Hi all,

I've been using HST for a couple years now and am absolutely loving it. However, I have recently developed some issues with my knees and elbows (mostly the left and right respectively). I tried searchnig for help on the subject over a month ago and the topic of warming seemed to be key. True, I had been taking a minimal approach to that. Now, more than a month later it still doesn't feel right. I have increased warmups, done an SD and finish my 15s today.

At first, my knees were just feeling "uncomfortable" and making popping noises during squats. Then as time went on, I would occationally get sharp stabbing pain in the knee(s) when going upstairs or just walking around outside of the gym - all signs that things where not well with the joints.

What do I do now? Am I just being impatient? Should I consider wrapping my knees?

I love lifting heavy and doing negatives and this may partially be part of the problem. I don't want to have to stop lifting since I enjoy it so much. Furthermore, I may try to enter the military. This injury could possibly prevent that.
 
Visit the chiro soon, first!

Then take things slow for a while, specially on the squat.

Check:

http://www.hughston.com/hha/articles.htm#Knee

it might help!
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yes, Fausto is right.... go to the chiro... popping noises and pain when walking up the stairs is not normal.... and your legs, especially the knees are the foundation of your whole weight lifting...... don't worry about the lost time...... it is better 1-2 weeks off than a whole life
 
Thanks for the reply guys! Fortunately, I *MAY* not have to visit the chiro... While I wouldn't say I'm 100% joint-happy on the squat, I've seen a major improvement. These are the 3 things I've changed:

1) Fish Oil - 1g/6x per day
2) Cut coffee way back (probably doesn't change much)
3) Cranked Warm-Up to 10-15+ minutes

I just started my 5s a couple days ago and things seem to be improving. However, negatives are my ultimate test! We'll see if/when I reach that point....

Warm-up is now:

1) 5 Minutes of power walking (4-4.5 MPH) on treadmill
2) At least 30 seconds of static stretching for each stretch: Hams, Quads, & Aductors
3) Various dynamic stretches
4) 1-3 50%+ lifts for Squat, Bench, and Bent Row

I may experiment w/glucosamine if it gets worse.... The coffee cutting was just recommended by my dad. He told me he was having joint problems and found that cutting back on the joe helped him. Aw well, if it it doesn't matter it's probably not a bad thing to do now and then =)
 
glad to hear you are making progress with it. from your changes i would guess the warm-ups is what creates the greatest impact.

i have had a shoulder problem since the beginning of December, which i am starting to seriously consider seeing my physician about.
 
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