grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Ideally would like to know if there ae supplements, vitamins or minerals that can help ease aching joints? Basically I am 28, have done a lot of martial arts, I can also crack most of the joints in my hands by just clenching a fist. Now with my recurve archery, my hands are starting to ache after a day of shooting. I am holding 44lbs at full draw on my fingers... Would a stress ball help? Continued use at work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Better off going to see a pharmasist (spelling?!) or your doctor really. Glucostomine is very good for joints (don't laugh, we give it to our dog and it takes years off him). Available cheap from Holland and Barret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 I dont want to vsit a doctor yet, will go see my doctor (family doctor for years, knows a lot of history) in SA at the end of the year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 was going to go for a multi vitamin and calcium, but will look for that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I use this stuff for joints etc. http://www.healthydirect.com/product/0310/d.jsf;jsessionid=B0DF99D8891C07DA037442CBA2AF29E3 Order it from them to. It comes from Jersey so is quite cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Cod liver oil capsules are good! Ibubrofen (sp!) reduces swelling in joints if your after a quick fix for spanking the monkey later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 looks like its this stuff Glucosamine, vitamin c and calcium that I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Cod liver oil capsules are good! Ibubrofen (sp!) reduces swelling in joints if your after a quick fix for spanking the monkey later only hurts when clenching a fist, so thats a little tight... EDIT: prefer solution, not quick fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 cut back the masterbation to 4 times a day and try using the left hand. Its only temporary until the joints recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 cut back the masterbation to 4 times a day and try using the left hand. Its only temporary until the joints recover. Can I survive on 4 times a day? Left hand takes to long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Glucostomine is good, iv got arching finger joints from carrying heavy wide plates at work along with clicky joints, dodgy ribs, arthritis at 18, lifes a bitch eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 glucasamine sulphate and cod liver oil helps me, have similar issues. There's also good warm up exercises that Scott Sonnen does, the warrior workout or something like that. For fingers a good exercise is to do circles with your fingers, start with little finger, 10 circles inwards, then next finger in, repeat until you get to the thumb, then work back out towards the little finger rotating the other way. Hope that makes sense. Do this first thing in morning and last thing at night. Getting mobility back into joints does a lot of good and helps relieve some of the pain. I have a whole raft of exercises to help with other joints if you need it...PM or email me if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 that finger exercise really hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 that finger exercise really hurts your fingers are well beyond help then:p seriously though if doing that hurt, try doing it more, you should find it gets better after a couple of weeks, if it doesn't then you need to get some bad arse pain killers and stop lifting heavy plates....you can always find a new job, you can't however replace your fingers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 You need green lipped mussell tablets they contain a high dose of glucosamine, you can get them from most herbal shops (holland & Barrett do them). They are really fishey, but they can even help if you have early stages of arthritis - you only need to take one a day. Although these tablets are designed for humans my chocolate labrador has them as he has hip displacia and arthritis and his bones really ache, but these tablets are a miracle and really help. It is a revolutionary joint health product with optimum dosages of MSM, Glucosamine Sulphate, Vitamin D3 and Calcium, but what makes it so effective is that it also contains a high-grade Green Lipped Mussel powder. They are designed specifically to help soothe the pain of, and regain mobility lost, due to conditions such as arthritis, knee pain, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, osteoporosis, back & shoulder pain, ankylosing spondilitis, finger & toe pain, joint aches & pains and other joint inflammations including most joint related sports injuries. They are completley natural and harmless but really work! The best ones that I have found are called Musselltone and here is the link, they also do a gel that you could rub into your hands and fingers as well as taking the tablets: - http://www.1stvitality.co.uk/acatalog/ranges_musseltone_tablets.htm Hope this helps. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 You need green lipped mussell tablets they contain a high dose of glucosamine, you can get them from most herbal shops (holland & Barrett do them). They are really fishey, but they can even help if you have early stages of arthritis - you only need to take one a day. Although these tablets are designed for humans my chocolate labrador has them as he has hip displacia and arthritis and his bones really ache, but these tablets are a miracle and really help. It is a revolutionary joint health product with optimum dosages of MSM, Glucosamine Sulphate, Vitamin D3 and Calcium, but what makes it so effective is that it also contains a high-grade Green Lipped Mussel powder. They are designed specifically to help soothe the pain of, and regain mobility lost, due to conditions such as arthritis, knee pain, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, osteoporosis, back & shoulder pain, ankylosing spondilitis, finger & toe pain, joint aches & pains and other joint inflammations including most joint related sports injuries. They are completley natural and harmless but really work! The best ones that I have found are called Musselltone and here is the link, they also do a gel that you could rub into your hands and fingers as well as taking the tablets: - http://www.1stvitality.co.uk/acatalog/ranges_musseltone_tablets.htm Hope this helps. Jenny Thanks Well now I know what I am looking for... tomorrow I will go get a load of this stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks Well now I know what I am looking for... tomorrow I will go get a load of this stuff I promise you will not be disappointed, they really do work and I highly recommend them, the tablets will take a few days to get into your system, but if you get the gel as well it will give you instand relief until the tablets take effect. Don't worry the gel is not fishey in smell but is a little like deep heat, as you can feel it working. You will be as right as rain before you know it. Jennyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 might have to get me some of those as well then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks all for the advice - I've got the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 lol - husband has just informed me that the dog's can't have any green lips (thats short for green lipped mussell tablets) tonight coz we run out last night and forgot to say - looks like we will all be going out buying a bulk load of green lips tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 cut back the masterbation to 4 times a day and try using the left hand. Its only temporary until the joints recover. Yes try the left hand. It always feels like some else is doing it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Yes try the left hand. It always feels like some else is doing it:D Its called the stranger - Gone in 60 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grahamc Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 So shocked I woke up this morning and very little pain in my hand! I have been taking the tablets (glucosamine) for 3 days and getting really good results. Well I am taking a multi vitamin, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C and glucosamine. Its also the lowest strength tub that Holland & Barrats had, so if still got other options if the pain gets worse! Also live with a stress toy/ball/thing at work now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 good news, glad the pain is less:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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