Keeping positive

Wow, it’s been awhile since I posted. December has been a whirlwind of activity – work, working out, family birthdays, Christmas and health challenges. My knee and elbow joints have really been giving me problems. I had to quit my building program 2 weeks early because of the pain. I simply couldn’t workout.

Kim sent me to his friend, one of the doctors for the San Diego Chargers, to get checked out. I had a full blood workup which all came back normal. There’s a good chance I have osteoarthritis. I’m meeting with the doctor this week to discuss what he thinks is going on, as well as treatment options.

Once I’ve talked with the doctor again, I’m going to check out a joint mobility specialist. I met Mike T. Nelson on Twitter and he has been wonderful - sharing his thoughts, articles and exercises regarding joint pain, its causes and treatment. He has a colleague here in San Diego whom I hope can help.

Meanwhile, I’m working out using light weights and doing moderate cardio. Back and biceps are giving me the most problems right now. I can work legs if I don’t squat heavy. I’m still hopeful I’ll be able to begin contest prep the last week of January, with my first competition of the 2010 season being The Emerald Cup. Keeping positive …