Accepting the aging process can be difficult but it is an inevitable and beautiful part of life. As a person in her 20s what I find difficult is the extreme push to remain youthful and be fearful of appearing older. It's such a harmful narrative to be exposed to. Especially when we consider how difficult it is to unwind "truths" that parents truths at all! Thank you for the wonderful post 💛💛
Thank you Ava May! I am so glad it resonated! Aging is not something to fear, although the beauty industry would have you think otherwise. Accepting yourself makes you beautiful at any age. I wish I had known that in my 20s, it would have saved me a lot of suffering. I am so glad that you can benefit! 💜
I had an acupuncture patient with the same tendinitis. She had a surgical procedure where they broke up the calcifications that was really effective. I don't remember what the procedure was, but she is back to pilates and swimming without pain. Your PT might be more familiar.
Men love to blame everything on our hormonal issues! 🤣 Education for them is key.
I am 55 and am trying. I'm an active person but I'm also dealing with knee osteoarthritis and shoulder tendonitis. This started a year ago when I crossed the magical menopause line and my hormones plummeted. I also lost 25 pounds quickly. I struggle to stay active, but that is changed. I also have a physical job but I have been able to delegate my work load and temporarily work on my business than in it
We do the best we can. Menopause can be a really challenging transition. I am 52, teetering on the edge. The kinder we can be with ourselves the better. 💜
Yes and it changes our bodies, our ligament, bones when we lose estrogen. I with someone would've told me this. The doctors said it me, well at least you lost the weight. That's all that mattered I guess. If you have any yoga or exercise for someone with osteoarthritis and and rotor cuff issues let me know. A year and a half ago I was running. A few months ago I was doing handstands. Now I'm screwed
Rotator cuff issues can be big or small, so depending on what's going on with you would determine the treatment. In terms of OA, the biggest advice I can give you is keep moving. The joints get stiff and cranky with stillness and are better with movement. Gentle movement through as full a range of motion as is possible will keep stiffness from settling in and staying. Acupuncture is also really helpful, especially with pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Yes, the drop in estrogen affects so many systems, including the brain. Fogginess, mood swings, and other maladies abound. Unfortunately our medical system hasn't paid attention to women's health, but is just barely starting to.
Feel free to message me directly if you are seeking more support.
Thanks. I have calcified tendinitis due to overuse and the aging process. It's mild and cortisone treatments and pt are the recommended course, I need to be patient now. I you're right, the medical system has not paid attention to women's health, it is barely starting for. I'm trying to spread awareness. My husband still thinks it's hot flashes and mood swings (and it's an embarrassing subject) but I am educating him 😉
Accepting the aging process can be difficult but it is an inevitable and beautiful part of life. As a person in her 20s what I find difficult is the extreme push to remain youthful and be fearful of appearing older. It's such a harmful narrative to be exposed to. Especially when we consider how difficult it is to unwind "truths" that parents truths at all! Thank you for the wonderful post 💛💛
Thank you Ava May! I am so glad it resonated! Aging is not something to fear, although the beauty industry would have you think otherwise. Accepting yourself makes you beautiful at any age. I wish I had known that in my 20s, it would have saved me a lot of suffering. I am so glad that you can benefit! 💜
I had an acupuncture patient with the same tendinitis. She had a surgical procedure where they broke up the calcifications that was really effective. I don't remember what the procedure was, but she is back to pilates and swimming without pain. Your PT might be more familiar.
Men love to blame everything on our hormonal issues! 🤣 Education for them is key.
I am 55 and am trying. I'm an active person but I'm also dealing with knee osteoarthritis and shoulder tendonitis. This started a year ago when I crossed the magical menopause line and my hormones plummeted. I also lost 25 pounds quickly. I struggle to stay active, but that is changed. I also have a physical job but I have been able to delegate my work load and temporarily work on my business than in it
We do the best we can. Menopause can be a really challenging transition. I am 52, teetering on the edge. The kinder we can be with ourselves the better. 💜
Yes and it changes our bodies, our ligament, bones when we lose estrogen. I with someone would've told me this. The doctors said it me, well at least you lost the weight. That's all that mattered I guess. If you have any yoga or exercise for someone with osteoarthritis and and rotor cuff issues let me know. A year and a half ago I was running. A few months ago I was doing handstands. Now I'm screwed
Rotator cuff issues can be big or small, so depending on what's going on with you would determine the treatment. In terms of OA, the biggest advice I can give you is keep moving. The joints get stiff and cranky with stillness and are better with movement. Gentle movement through as full a range of motion as is possible will keep stiffness from settling in and staying. Acupuncture is also really helpful, especially with pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Yes, the drop in estrogen affects so many systems, including the brain. Fogginess, mood swings, and other maladies abound. Unfortunately our medical system hasn't paid attention to women's health, but is just barely starting to.
Feel free to message me directly if you are seeking more support.
Thanks. I have calcified tendinitis due to overuse and the aging process. It's mild and cortisone treatments and pt are the recommended course, I need to be patient now. I you're right, the medical system has not paid attention to women's health, it is barely starting for. I'm trying to spread awareness. My husband still thinks it's hot flashes and mood swings (and it's an embarrassing subject) but I am educating him 😉
Beautifully said… from the heart
Thanks Lou! 💜