Things That Make You Feel Old

[guidomerkinsrules]

My low back & hips have been killing me for 2 months straight.

Are you still jogging?
That sounds like it might be a shoe/foot strike issue

 

[saintmdterps]

I am pretty sure what is causing it - supposedly it’s tight hip flexors. I go to yoga but apparently it’s not enough. I’m sure the hip flexor issue is from weight lifting. It started 2 months ago. I’ve been lifting for a year now so who the hell knows.

Wait until you go to your PCP and he/she tells you "Well, you're not getting any younger, and these things happen with age"

Thanks for the enlightenment DOCTOR, now you can go **** off too!

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Are you still jogging?
That sounds like it might be a shoe/foot strike issue

Hell no! I had to stop running few years ago but have been wanting to get back into it lately even though I know it’s not good for me.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Yeah, I think my issue is related to sitting a lot while working. Need to get up a bit more often and give my lower back a break.

And yeah, the weightlifting definitely can be the culprit for hip flexor issues. Your guess is as good as mine on how to address it. Good luck.

I’m sure sitting all day in front of a computer doesn’t help.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

but have been wanting to get back into it lately even though I know it’s not good for me.

Oh hey, me and dating!

 

[DaveXA]

I’m sure sitting all day in front of a computer doesn’t help.

No doubt. While it's just during work, I do have a Lego hobby after work and that involves some sitting and I do go out for an hour long brisk walk most days.

 

[bonnjer]

I’m sure sitting all day in front of a computer doesn’t help.

Have you tried a chiropractor? I went several times in the last couple of months and it has helped me a good bit. Neck and lower back.

 

[zeetes]

lol the kid on the powerwheel drifting. i wouldn't be surprised if i had several concussions. i was not a smart kid.

 

[zeetes]

When you get excited about the AARP discounts.

hah you're old

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

No doubt. While it's just during work, I do have a Lego hobby after work and that involves some sitting and I do go out for an hour long brisk walk most days.

Walking is super underrated but so good for us.

 

[zeetes]

No doubt. While it's just during work, I do have a Lego hobby after work and that involves some sitting and I do go out for an hour long brisk walk most days.

i just finished the 2 new lucky plants, the succulents, poinsettia, and the harry potter mandrake.

 

[Goatman Saint]

I am pretty sure what is causing it - supposedly it’s tight hip flexors. I go to yoga but apparently it’s not enough. I’m sure the hip flexor issue is from weight lifting. It started 2 months ago. I’ve been lifting for a year now so who the hell knows.

Get a foam roller and roll them out every night

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Have you tried a chiropractor? I went several times in the last couple of months and it has helped me a good bit. Neck and lower back.

I go to the chiropractor regularly. I think this is more muscular weakness/imbalances and possibly over-use. I noticed it getting bad when my dumb arse decided in like October to make a goal of doing Bulgarian split squats with 60 lb dumbbells before the end of the year. While I did them safely and with proper form, I was still probably going up in weight every week too fast.

I did make it to 60lbs on the Monday before new year. Got 4 on each side before I stopped bc my form was beginning to collapse. lol. I bumped it back down to 45’s which is more comfortable and practical.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Get a foam roller and roll them out every night

Oh I have one and do! The kind with the pvc pipe in the middle. That thing saves my life every time.