Anyone want to moan about injuries?

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HollywentLightly · 13/08/2026 17:45

I'm 47 and falling apart. I've been weight training for over 10 years but despite good form* I'm 9 months into on my second major shoulder injury in 6 years with a hysterectomy in between. I'm fed up of being banjaxed. I'm not looking for fixes, just need a moan.

*As confirmed by both PT and physio

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babylone · 18/08/2026 08:47

@willowstar sorry to hear that. I am assuming you have seen a physio? I find yoga classes that focus on lengthening and stretching really helpful as well. I did one last night and feel so good in my body today! Pain in shoulder and elbow have not disappeared but the shoulder one has really improved! Elbow is still super painful. I will book a physio appointment with DP’s health insurance
i feel like i am throwing money at it (yoga, massage, physio) because i know what it is like to not be able to exercise and i REALLY really dont want this to happen (again). I know how you feel…

willowstar · 18/08/2026 08:34

@babylone thanks Babylone. Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Yes, I am trying to focus on upper body and some general flexibility but it has all been going on so long that I feel I am losing condition and my body shape is changing.

Hope your sports massage helps.

babylone · 16/08/2026 20:03

@willowstarcan you work your yoper body instead? I have a sore shoulder/neck and a painful elbow (both on the right side) and i am trying to focus on my legs at the moment to give my upper body a rest (my left wrist is also feeling a bit fragile)
i have had almost a week of rest and it hasnt made much of a difference tbf…. I have booked a sports massage for Wednesday and hopefully it will help (esp with shoulder)

willowstar · 16/08/2026 15:33

I have a sore calf and insertion Achilles tendonopathy, amongst other things. It is a sod. Been like this for months and I am really missing fast incline walks as that was my main zone 3/4 feel good workout.

Managing to keep going on bike and rowing machine and walking but it is all just a bit shit and sore and I feel like it is never going to go away. Tried absolute rest for a week and almost went mad.

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HollywentLightly · 14/08/2026 12:31

I miss swimming! Unfortunately it's the origin of my first shoulder injury so I have to be really careful. Good that it's working for you.

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ForPinkDuck · 13/08/2026 18:11

Shit babe. Swimming yoga is helping me + physio exercises.

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HollywentLightly · 13/08/2026 18:09

I'm at the gym, but only doing very light work (having just reached a deadlift pb just before my shoulder went). Even leg work is suffering because I can't hold the weight bar steady when squatting. I changed physio this week and he's less conservative than the one I was seeing previously so I hope I see some progress soon. I was beginning to improve but I had a very minor fall on holiday last month which set me back hugely.

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ForPinkDuck · 13/08/2026 17:55

Yes but will never be perfect, will need to exercise it forever. Will you be able to go back to the gym?

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HollywentLightly · 13/08/2026 17:53

That sucks @ForPinkDuck ,I'm sorry to hear that. A friend has been through the wringer with her knee. Is the rehab helping?

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ForPinkDuck · 13/08/2026 17:50

Im 50 i teared my knee 20 yrs ago. Its progressively got worse over the years to the point i had a limp last year. Been working on rehab for 18 months😪

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