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Ideal_Rock
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stracci2000 said:I'll be 51 soon.
There are some lines and wrinkles on my face, but I'm not the type to have any cosmetic surgery or treatments to fix them.
Plain old Oil of Olay works for me. I don't like the fact that I get weird aches and pains that I never had before.
I wanted to give a bit of advice to everyone for the aches and pains: Get thee to a physical therapist! Even if you have to pay out of pocket, it is WORTH it! Or tell your doctor you have "general weakness" and atrophy and that you want a PT referral so it is covered by insurance.
Ask for a "general weakness" plan, and they will give you an exercise plan that works miracles! Also mention any twinges and where they are. I had aches and pains, made noises when getting out of a chair, and pulled my back out pretty severely twice. I also had achy knees, and my dad's knee replacement made me act. It's just simple muscle atrophy, and DOES NOT have to be part of aging and it WILL get worse if you don't do anything about it. I have a simple program, using rubber bands and a mat, and it has made a huge difference in my life. It takes a half hour, and I do it three times a week at home. Go back 2-3 times after your initial visit so they can correct your form, or you'll just accidentally work the wrong muscles and it won't help you.
Do it NOW before the aches and pains graduate to joint issues, and before you are hurting.
I like the PT because they are geared to getting you to do it at home, unlike a gym. Also, they are doctors, so they know what will help long term.
I don't ache anymore, I can get up and down off the floor without any problem, my knees feel great (I now have thigh muscles ) and I can do stuff in the garden like I did when I was 30! My back is strong, and at first it was hard, but now it's easy. Well worth it!
One of the other PT patients is a real inspiration. She is 93 and does exercises at the clinic twice a week, even though she "graduated" years ago. She still comes in, just uses the equipment, and is so SPRY. I want to be her.