Lifting with joint pain

[krafter]

Any advice on how to strength train with joint pain? I'm not talking about occasional aches and pains. I mean arthritic pain, some times so bad, I just can't stand to touch the bar. It's to the point I have to mentally try to prepare myself to do the simplest workout; somedays, walking is difficult. I’ve tried taking pain meds before working out but it doesn’t work. My doc won’t give me any thing (like Celebrex) due to a slight kidney issue.

I’ve been lifting since I was 16 and I’m at the ripe old age of 52. Is this it? Time to throw in the towel? I love to lift, more so for strength but, my God, the pain!

Help! I don’t won’t to quit!

[Bodybygamma]

Certain little things like neoprene sleeves, belts, pants, etc... which keep the body and joints warm.

Horse lineaments such as blue heat or hot pink, DMSO,capsatian HP which is a human grade rub for arthritis,equiblock and absorbine are some recommended rubs.

Lots of warm ups. Supplements such as fish oil, flaxseed oil,Glucosamine (as HCl, sulfate KCl), Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM),Chondroitin Sulfate A (CSA), Chondroitin Sulfate B (CSB)

Or basically just Animal Flex by universal since it has all of the supplements you need in it already pretty much.

[BendtheBar]

Do you feel pain on all lifts? Just heavy sets?

[Isaku900]

i've also used cissus quadrangularis with a lot of success for arthritic pain.

[krafter]

Pretty much pain on all lifts, even warmups. My workouts are getting quite long since I have to mentally prep myself for all sets just to get thru them. Also, I'm doing more warmups which helps some. I love squats and deadlifts (well, I used to) but there are days where I have loaded the bar but walked away, since I know the searing pain that is coming.

In reference to the use of MSM, I have not tried this but it may be worth a shot; I'm not a big fan of supplements but at this point, Im willing to try anything.

[Rich Knapp]

I have arthritis in my back. I use AAEFX's Kre-Celazine. Does a great job. Plus they are adding a cream and making it a kit (Joint Rehab ). I was a tester for it and have a log on here for it, and when they bring it out I will be most defonitly using it.

[Eric Broser]

Originally Posted by Rich Knapp

I have arthritis in my back. I use AAEFX's Kre-Celazine. Does a great job. Plus they are adding a cream and making it a kit (Joint Rehab ). I was a tester for it and have a log on here for it, and when they bring it out I will be most defonitly using it.

Kre Celezine works wonders for all of my aches and pains, and the topical is simply amazing! It is helping me heal a major shoulder pull right now!