Are major injuries common while training over the long run, or are they avoidable? I think I remember seeing rtestes mention offhand that he hadn't had a lifting injury, which would be very impressive.

I'm over a year with no injury other than a sore back that went away after a few days, but Bruce Lee's "good morning" injury (http://www.99shadesofgrey.com/fitness/2004/07/14/bruce_lees_back_injury.php) caused me some concern. If someone that skilled & disciplined can get injured.... :d_eek:

I think I remember seeing rtestes mention offhand that he hadn't had a lifting injury, which would be very impressive.

Yes, that is true after 50 years playing the game. The only tip I can past on is no fast or jerky movements. Keep the weight under control in good form. I don't warm up or stretch.

I have also never broken a bone in my life. Maybe pick good parents is another tip.

Granted, I'm only 27 but I've never broken a bone or been bitten by a bee/wasp (that I know of) OR ever had stitches, and no I didn't stay inside, out of the sun while growing up!

Anyway, regarding injuries I've had some wrist pain in the past (no longer) and my shoulder hurt a few months ago, inexplicably (no longer). My knees offer mild irritation most of the time (VERY mild) and my lower back hurts a little bit, but that's 100% posture related, and not from working out.

the only injuries ive sustained was when i got shin splints from running, with some good avice i rested then returned and ran half as far half as fast, and keept it at a moderate intensity, my shins healed, now im stronget than ever.

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in martial arts, injuries are just something you expect to happen. i doubt the back issue he experienced while lifting stemmed only from his weight lifting. he'd been practicing martial arts his entire life, and those movements can place great strain on your back, especially done as repetitively as necessary to perfect them.

I've had a lot of sports-related injuries, including sprains and concussions. Never broken a bone, which is amazing given the number of impacts I've had. I do have tendonitis in my shoulder and hands, so I work to avoid aggravating it. Sometimes that means more rest than I would like. I did have a frozen shoulder last year, and was told not to lift weights for a long period, so I am just now getting back into it. It's amazing how an impaired shoulder can affect nearly every aspect of your life :d_eek:

I've had a lot of sports-related injuries, including sprains and concussions. Never broken a bone, which is amazing given the number of impacts I've had. I do have tendonitis in my shoulder and hands, so I work to avoid aggravating it. Sometimes that means more rest than I would like. I did have a frozen shoulder last year, and was told not to lift weights for a long period, so I am just now getting back into it. It's amazing how an impaired shoulder can affect nearly every aspect of your life :d_eek:


that sounds nasty, would you care to go into more detail.

I've been lifting for coming up on two years now and I remain injury free (knock on wood)

I have however watched and heard a buddy break his neck doing squats 3 weeks ago (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showpost.php?p=157893&postcount=49) - so I pay particular attention to form these days. :D

that sounds nasty, would you care to go into more detail.

Apparently it's not unusual for people,especially older people :p to form adhesions in their shoulder based on a small trauma. One day I just woke up and could barely lift my arm. I went to several doctors and several physical therapists before I found a good one, who ran appropriate tests and was clear about what treatment was required. I have spent months __ripping__ the adhesions off through stretching. It has been excrutiating but at least now I know how to fix it. Many people opt for surgery at that point but I just am working through it and now have most of my range of motion back. The crappiest part was I was really immobilized for some time, could not do simple things. Even running or walking fast hurt because the shoulder would move and I thought I was making it worse.

I managed to gain some weight during that time and also lost some muscle, although I am not sure exactly how much of each :confused: So here I am! Trying to lose about 10 lbs of fat then maybe gain another 10 lbs of muscle over time. We'll see. Thankfully I live in California, where it is usually nice outdoors and I am psyched to work out :jumping:

I haven't been injured lifting but have been injured before. Broke an ankle playing sports once, have had a couple broken bones in addition to that. I tend to have lower back pain so I am taking it very easy with deadlifts. Being a paratrooper for eight years took a toll on my back and knees.

I have a green-stick fracture in one of my ribs right now, acquired a few days ago during a sparring session. It hurts to cough, laugh, sleep - you name it. :rolleyes:

I have had a few injuries here and there from boxing.

As far as lifiting weights or general cardio, haven't really had any injuries, other than my IT band a couple of months ago from running.

I haven't been injured lifting but have been injured before. Broke an ankle playing sports once, have had a couple broken bones in addition to that. I tend to have lower back pain so I am taking it very easy with deadlifts. Being a paratrooper for eight years took a toll on my back and knees.

Oh ya, that is hardcore. I've had a few friends describe the trauma from doing that :d_eek:

I had a few injuries prior to training that sometimes become aggravated from training, but I can't say that I've acquired any new injuries from lifting. Three weeks ago, I stepped in a pothole (it was night, so I couldn't really see) and sprained my left ankle. Did calf-raises a couple of days ago, and that caused it to swell up again. Shoulda rested it a bit more first.

I have minor lower back problems, that luckily, haven't manifested in more than a year. I basically don't do deads at all, and only do squats every now and then (keep the weight light)....and I think that has helped alot. Mostly do low back extensions to keep up strength in the lower back.

Have also had minor problems with my left shoulder .... I just reinjured my subscapularis doing weighted dips yesterday :mad: .... but, it will probably clear up in a few days and I'll be back to normal. Rotator work and shoulder stretches have helped me avoid any major shoulder probs.

I've been lucky. The worst I've had was shin splints. I had to completely stop running for nearly a year and then start again slowly at short distances and work up.

Every once in a while I'll get really sore and it'll scare me a bit. Like 3 months ago when I bought Arnolds book and decided to try one of his workouts.

I am, knock on freakin' wood! :)

I haven't had any injuries related to working out so far.

Taxcheat - I think that good mornings are way too awkward, maybe even dangerous... I tried them once, and then realized I should probably never do them again for the sake of not becoming paralyzed...

I haven't had any injuries related to working out so far.

Taxcheat - I think that good mornings are way too awkward, maybe even dangerous... I tried them once, and then realized I should probably never do them again for the sake of not becoming paralyzed...

I had a similar realization. I thought maybe I just have an inflexible lower back but was not willing to risk it further.

now see ive always been able to do them no bother, but i suppose were all individuals

I haven't been injured lifting but have been injured before.

Same here. Part of the reason I started this was to get all the aches and pains from different things to go away, hopefully by strengthening all the areas I've neglected due to injury.

Torn ACL, MCL, LCL which required surgery
Couldn't lift arm above shoulder for about 4 months
Any pressure on my elbow hurt, even as simple as turning a doorknob
Both my ankles are shot, they are so stretched they are in a near permanent swollen state from countless sprains
Bad back from working in a greenhouse through college, and made worse by being overweight

Lifting actually helps reduce the pain in most of these. If I get hurt from lifting, I give up, I'm just moving to a padded room.