Looking for weight lifting program for person with joint problems
I have been lifting weights over the last year and a half and I love it. Unfortunately I have had medical problems related to chronic inflammation/joint pain (possibly early arthritis, I am only 28!). As a result I have had to give up lifting weights. I was using the 5 by 5 starting strength program as well as 5-3-1. My core movements before becoming injured were squats, deadlifts, and bench press. I really want to get back into lifting weights as I really enjoyed it (and I also have a year membership that is paid for at my local gym....). Can anyone recommend a weight lifting program or even just individual exercises that is/are easy on the joints. I have particular problems with my wrists and feet. Presumably with the increased interest in physical fitness especially amongst older people someone has created a program that is not as hard on the joints. Has anyone come across a program like this? My goals are still to increase strength and size.
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Where are you located? I work with people who are in pain with posture based corrective exercises, and can help you move back into using weights. If you're not in my area, I can still lead you in the right direction. The other aspect of joint inflammation is your nutrition, as this plays a big role in ridding your body of such issues, especially if you have an auto-immune disease.
As long as it's done within the proper eco-system, addressing whatever dysfunctions and compensations your body may have, lifting is good for anyone. Not only have I dealt with a number of injuries myself from a motorcycle accident that caused a great deal issues that I am now pain free from, but I've seen many people get through such inflammation diseases. My sister, for instance, cured herself of loupes through proper nutrition. A colleague of mine has rheumatoid arthritis and competes in body building figure competitions (without drugs). It's all very much possible for you to get back to doing what you love, just as long as you have the proper tools and direction, as there is allot of bad and wrong information out there.
Don't hesitate to reach out. I'm happy to help.
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