hello

ska94

Im 47, at 43 after a couple of years of pain found out i had OA in right shoulder. Now I also have it my left shoulder. I guess the pain isnt too bad as yet, it makes sleeping hard (and im not good without sleep). Im very worried for the future, my work involves manual stuff and truck driving, i have no other skills. Sitting in a office sounds like hell. I still feel like i should be playing sport and wrestling my Son but part of me also worries i should be looking after every bit of my body now. Should i stop running? should i stop weights? Should i preserve myself? I do physio to target the shoulder areas but should i stop the other activities?

I read articles about the exercises/activites recommended for OA and i feel like im 25 years to early for doing those. I understand many people are in much worse condition than me and many are also younger.

Mentally im not ready for stopping living a physical life, im so scared of been a drain on my family, unable to earn, unable to sleep.

whinge over.

Naomi33

Good morning @ska94 and welcome to the online community.

Sorry to hear concerns about OA have you consulted with your doctor or been referred to consultant yet ??

I would seek advice from them first to see how they can help you with pain relief and they may refer for

physio ?

The following link maybe of interest to you….

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-shoulders/

I am sure others with the same concerns will connect with you soon.

Best wishes @Naomi33