I have a joint problems but my friends are calling me a wussy. My knees are getting worse and I need to stop athletics. I need some advice.
2006-10-23 12:23:47 · 32 answers · asked by Mo 2 in Sports ➔ Volleyball
take up less strenuous athletics
2006-10-23 12:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, as everyone else said, you should choose health over friends (a.k.a. PEER PRESSURE). If they call you a wuss, just tell them they don't know what real pain is until it's experienced. Sorry, but I don't know what it is either!
My dad played through the pain all the time and now has no cartilage in his knees. It was basketball, but the jumping is not much different...
He can't walk without pain and the only reason he can walk is because he has humongously huge calves and quads... which make up for the lost bending-of-the-knees.
So, don't take a break. See your doctor ASAP.
If he says it's because you're out of shape or whatever, then ride a treadmill. You won't be supporting any weight, so you can't be messing it up anymore, and you will be gaining/toning muscle to help compensate.
Also, glucosamine- chondroitin (I'm not sure if that's spelled right, sorry!) helps coat the joints to make it less painful. If you need to, wear a brace. You can find comfortable at Big 5's and Sports Authority's, or maybe whatever sport store you attend.
Hope I helped!
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2006-10-24 15:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by JaG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a doctor. They may be able to give you some exercises to help build up your knees again. But if a doc says that there is nothing but surgery that will fix your issue, then I would quit. Unless you are getting a million dollar payday, athletics aren't so important that you will have to live the rest of your life in pain. . .
Believe me. I know this first-hand (rotator cuff, knees, ankles, hips) the pain that follows you. I can tell you anytime the weather changes, and I sound like a bowl of Rice Crispies when I walk up a set of stairs. I'm not looking forward to the next 10 years of my life. . .
2006-10-24 14:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People stop playing for injuries every day. All athletes have to face the injury bug and what to do all the time. If you have to stop honestly I am sorry. I certainly would not call you a wussy. Who knows if you take a break and find a great orthopedist you may return one day.
2006-10-23 12:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to your health and your friends I vote for health. At this point in the game you can not let what your friends are saying about you. (and they are not true friends if they are calling you wussy in the first place)
Your health is the most important thing, and if you are having problems already I say get out while you can still walk. Tell your friends to mind there own business, you are doing this for your health and if they can't support your decision then they are no friends of yours.
2006-10-23 12:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by sisinlovewithyou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with what the doctor says.
Playing through pain is one thing, but if it becomes chronic, you need to look at the problem and solve it with professional help.
Don't quit athletics all together. Perhaps you can find something lower impact that you enjoy if you can't solve the joint problem.
If your friends are giving you grief, show them an X-ray.
2006-10-23 12:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first go to a doctor and see if there is some way to reverse your joint problems while still participating in athletics....but if you really have to quit sports, I would just not bother what you friends say and just worry about your health!!
2006-10-24 11:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play as long as you can stand it. I have bad knees and was forced to give you playing sports at 25 and miss it everyday. If you just don't feel like playing, that is fine, just don't blame your joint problem. If you truly love the sport, then you will play through some pain.
Good luck!
2006-10-24 04:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should talk to your school trainer or a sports medicine doctor and have them determine the extent of your knee problems. If you are endangering yourself to injury then take a break but don't quit unless you are sure this is the best decision for you and your body.
2006-10-24 11:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If volleyball or any sport is causibng you injury stop the sport! I am having trouble with my knees right now, but my season is over in a week and a half! So I am going to stick it out, but if your season isn't almost done I would quit!
2006-10-23 16:52:57 · answer #10 · answered by alibee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're soar because you have given your all for a love through the sport. i have so many problems from playing basketball, but to give it up would honestly defeat me. i cut back some. I quit running full engine. You know take off the edge some. You're not a wuss, your body is giving in. Are you willing to try cortizone shots? Oh, the relief. MOST every pro team uses them-they are not wusses. love your sport just help it by helping yourself.
2006-10-27 09:30:01 · answer #11 · answered by combratable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋