Injuries Advice

DennisInGeorgia · 10-12-2009, 09:47 AM

Mentioned in my Intro that I used to ride bulls. So, have had a number of injuries. Broken ribs, collar bone, wrist, toe, etc. Think about dropping a Volkswagen on you from 3 feet up, you get the idea.

Both elbows have been beat up pretty good and have had to have cortisone injections in them 3 times. Appreciate any advice on what you would do to workout hard and still somewhat baby the elbows.

Left knee is also a problem. May be overuse. I walk at least 35 miles a week.

Thanks in advance.
Dennis

BendtheBar · 10-12-2009, 10:07 AM

My biggest piece of advice is don't use any exercises that heavily aggravate your elbows. No need to torture yourself.

If you're looking at training primarily for mass, maybe you can use some techniques like rest-pause and slower negatives to keep the weight slightly lower. This might help the joints as well.

DennisInGeorgia · 10-12-2009, 10:22 AM

Appreciate the input. Think I'm going to like this site. ;-)

I do also take glucosamine daily. Stay away from Tylenol, etc.

BendtheBar · 10-12-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DennisInGeorgia

Appreciate the input. Think I'm going to like this site. ;-)

I do also take glucosamine daily. Stay away from Tylenol, etc.

No problem. I hope some of the other guys give you some feedback. There are many guys here that know their training.

DennisInGeorgia · 10-13-2009, 07:13 AM

So, I'm thinking a should be able to go heavy(ier) on pressing movements and stay lighter on curling motions with maybe more reps in order to "baby" the elbows.

Maybe the bowflex would be easier on the elbows as far as curling motion, I'm not sure.

BendtheBar · 10-13-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DennisInGeorgia

So, I'm thinking a should be able to go heavy(ier) on pressing movements and stay lighter on curling motions with maybe more reps in order to "baby" the elbows.

Maybe the bowflex would be easier on the elbows as far as curling motion, I'm not sure.

Only way to tell is play around. I used to have brutal elbow tendinitis and to much pressing made it worse.

In the words of Clarence Bass...if it hurts, don't do it

DennisInGeorgia · 10-13-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MuscleandBrawn

Only way to tell is play around. I used to have brutal elbow tendinitis and to much pressing made it worse.

In the words of Clarence Bass...if it hurts, don't do it

Wow blast from the past, Clarence Bass. Is that "ole boy" still around?

BendtheBar · 10-13-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DennisInGeorgia

Wow blast from the past, Clarence Bass. Is that "ole boy" still around?

Yes, he is. I did an interview with him last month

He looks tremendous.

Here he is at 70:

10-12-2009, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
DennisInGeorgia DennisInGeorgia has no status. Save Member Brawn Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Valdosta, Georgia Posts: 58 Reputation: 10	Injuries Advice Mentioned in my Intro that I used to ride bulls. So, have had a number of injuries. Broken ribs, collar bone, wrist, toe, etc. Think about dropping a Volkswagen on you from 3 feet up, you get the idea. Both elbows have been beat up pretty good and have had to have cortisone injections in them 3 times. Appreciate any advice on what you would do to workout hard and still somewhat baby the elbows. Left knee is also a problem. May be overuse. I walk at least 35 miles a week. Thanks in advance. Dennis

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10-12-2009, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
DennisInGeorgia DennisInGeorgia has no status. Save Member Brawn Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Valdosta, Georgia Posts: 58 Reputation: 10	Appreciate the input. Think I'm going to like this site. ;-) I do also take glucosamine daily. Stay away from Tylenol, etc.

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DennisInGeorgia DennisInGeorgia has no status. Save Member Brawn Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Valdosta, Georgia Posts: 58 Reputation: 10	So, I'm thinking a should be able to go heavy(ier) on pressing movements and stay lighter on curling motions with maybe more reps in order to "baby" the elbows. Maybe the bowflex would be easier on the elbows as far as curling motion, I'm not sure.