Help with Joints

Howzit guys

Been having serious problems with my joints, especially in my shoulders. Been taking Evox joint support, it seems to be helping a bit but not as much as I'd like it to. I do rotator cuff exercises everyday. Its becoming a serious problem as I'm not able to push myself as much as I would like . my shoulders when i move it sounds like the gears changing on a bicycle. Wondering if any of you know what else I can do to correct this problem or if there is a specialist i can see. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance

Hey elders. Are you using any gear atm?

nope, im 19 so gear free

Sorry for posting in the wrong section , meant to put it under training

You need to get an x-ray or ultrasound and have the scans checked out by an orthopedic surgeon. Ask your doc to recommend one for you. You might have issues with your shoulders which will not be remedied with supplements.

Docter recommended glucosamine, not too sure what that is all about? Is it not possible maybe for a biokineticists to sort is out? or should i get an x ray or ultra sound first to see if that is the real problem?
Thanks

elders wrote: Docter recommended glucosamine, not too sure what that is all about? Is it not possible maybe for a biokineticists to sort is out? or should i get an x ray or ultra sound first to see if that is the real problem?
Thanks

Glucosamine is used in joint support supplements such as Arthroguard (it occurs naturally in your joints and cartilage).

Perhaps your doctor feels you have a deficiency.

How heavy are you lifting, and how long have you been lifting for?

Is the pain worse during shoulder exercises, or the following day after training shoulders?

You could go to a physio, but if there is a real issue you'll end up needing to get the z-rays / ultrasound in any event.

been lifting for 2 years, i injured my rotator cuff last year and went to extensive physio which set me back quite a bit with regard to strength. I'm 174cm and weighing around 71.Lifting quite heaving with regard to my size and the injury last year. Pain is definitely worse after exercise. Its as if the joints feel under lubricated which surely should not be the case at my age? i just don't see a physio telling me that i must go for X-rays as they always seem to find a reason to make me keep going back hahahah

elders wrote: been lifting for 2 years, i injured my rotator cuff last year and went to extensive physio which set me back quite a bit with regard to strength. I'm 174cm and weighing around 71.Lifting quite heaving with regard to my size and the injury last year. Pain is definitely worse after exercise. Its as if the joints feel under lubricated which surely should not be the case at my age? i just don't see a physio telling me that i must go for X-rays as they always seem to find a reason to make me keep going back hahahah

Try Arthroguard then as your doc recommends. Keep in mind it takes a while before it starts to "work", usually a few weeks.

I take it continuously and it definitely helps my joints (I have a different issue with my shoulder though and it can't be corrected by physio, only surgery).

Edit: And you should probably stay away from certain exercises such as behind the neck military presses, behind neck pulldowns etc.

Thanks for the help bud will do
Should I continue to take Evox joint support aswell as Athroguard?

elders wrote: Thanks for the help bud will do
Should I continue to take Evox joint support aswell as Athroguard?

Just checked Evox joint support and I see it has glucosamine, 500mg per 2 tablets and they want you to take 6 per day, so therefore you are getting 1500mg per day.

Arthroguard has 500mg per tablet, and you take 1 tablet 3 times per day. I take two though which does me fine.

Choice is yours then - go with whichever is cheapest.

Dont waste your time with the physio for this sort of injury. Either see an orthopaedic surgeon for his opinion on surgical possibilities, or see a good Chiropractor for further assessment. Chiro will send you for xrays or ultrasound, depending on the presenting condition and orthopaedic findings

Howzit spike, think maybe a chiro is a good option to assess, I'm based in the southern suburbs,cape town. Do you know any good chiros to recommend? Thanks

Yeah a close mate of mine is based in pinelands, at the old mutual building. Look up westend medical suite... Tell him i sent you

Is your mate the only male Chiro at the practise? Thanks