Muscles ache more in ageing

I agree it’s not for me either. I’ve heard horror stories on that practice. I don’t have any aches and pains yet, but if that day happens, then I’d go to a orthopedic surgeon.

Rod, I get a monthly massage for fibromyalgia & arthritis and it helps my muscles to relax tremendously. I even stand up taller after a massage which is amazing to me. My massage therapist works extensively on my one shoulder which has a lot of knots due to so much arthritis and she does it gently. She even uses Voltaren Gel to massage my back and shoulders with. I'm a little sore the next day, but, I always feel better after one. I do not get the really deep muscle massage because that is painful for me.

I highly recommend it. Blessings......

As I was working my way through school, I supported myself, working as a certified & licensed massage therapist. I would recommend considering massage therapy but would start off with Swedish style massage. This modality is the most gentle (but highly effective) and could be quite beneficial for your condition. Another thing I would suggest is to consider taking a break from your training sessions and to try water aerobics. This type of exercise is low impact. The buoyancy of the water reduces the amount of stress on your body and helps strengthen your muscles. Now that I am retired, I practice what I preach and go for regular massage which helps my body, mind and spirit. And, I really enjoy my water aerobics classes. Best of luck to you.

water aerobics is great and people there are kind and friendly!

Plan A Massage therapist good idea.
Plan B What we eat matters. If I eat one little sugar cookie, I ache. So, for me, no big doses of sugary foods.
. (Hope we all make it through the holidays. lol).
Plan C is to swim in a warm salt water pool
. Plan D is Celebrex… ask doctor. I don’t use regularly.
Plan E Think positive and call a good friend who is supportive.

i just checked side effects of my medicines i threw out several medicines musculatorskeletal sides and kidney problems will not be tolerated. i was on statins for a couple of years. i read it can take 3-4 mos recovery.

i concur

Have had severe pain in my left quadricep for about a decade. On and off. Varying in level of pain. Massage helps for a day or two. Hydrotherapy is the best for me.

You don't mention if you have spoken with your PCP about this or have had any tests to see if there is a structural issues that could be creating or exacerbating your discomfort.

After getting past what I was told in medical school which was, “All chiropractors are quacks,” I’ve consulted one for back and joint pain largely due to osteoarthritis. It helped! What also helps is daily dosing of hyaluronic acid capsules. I take 4 capsules per day (ii am and ii pm). I noticed a near immediate effect in the muscles of my hands and wrists; a bit later, shoulder pain was eased (it was worse in the shoulder I had broken), next were knees and ankles. Chiropractors who stick to what they are trained to do (musculoskeletal pain) are probably ok. If they offer other treatments—beware! And do some research!
The one I saw did hyaluronic acid injections into knee and shoulder joints under fluoroscopy—but the idea of a needle going into my joints creeped me out. If the capsules hadn’t worked, tho’, I may have given it more consideration. NEVER allow a chiropractor or an acupuncturist to go anywhere near your spine.