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[InternalTraining]

it was also suggested a chiropractor so not which one to try or maybe I need both!  I think key is I need to the correct stretches and properly.

Stretching won't help if you have weak muscles and other muscles groups are overcompensating for weak muscles.

[Rez]

Stretching won't help is absolute nonsense imho.

Yes, good diet, a bit of cardio etc but the absolute best thing you could do at 50..... or any age for that matter, to play for longer and avoid injury.... is daily yoga.... yes.... stretching!

Core, back, shoulders, legs, hips, existing injuries, injury prevention.... it will help with it all. Don't stretch through pain, yes.... other than that.... I promise you, stretch it all out for longevity.

[LockieEP]

Stretching won't help is absolute nonsense imho.

Yes, good diet, a bit of cardio etc but the absolute best thing you could do at 50..... or any age for that matter, to play for longer and avoid injury.... is daily yoga.... yes.... stretching!

Core, back, shoulders, legs, hips, existing injuries, injury prevention.... it will help with it all. Don't stretch through pain, yes.... other than that.... I promise you, stretch it all out for longevity.

Thanks- keen to know underlying issue and then correct set of stretches etc as follow up and for future

[Rez]

Thanks- keen to know underlying issue and then correct set of stretches etc as follow up and for future

It would be a very long list 

Quite long in the tooth myself and have enjoyed a lot of sport over the years so have also picked up a lot of injuries along the way. A lot of running has meant a lot of overuse injuries on the bottom half and lots of surfing and cricket has done for my back and shoulders. That said, at 50 I can still run rings around many half my age.... I just need longer to recover afterwards 

My back and shoulder issues have been quite debilitating at times and have required a lot of effort put into physio (and yoga) to get me back in the game. Much of this you can find on google which is an amazing resource these days. Interesting you mention sciatica, I had a nasty bout of piriformis pain (again running overuse related) a couple of years ago which is very similar to sciatica and basically tendonitis of the piriformis muscle in your butt pressing on the sciatic nerve. So bad to the point that I ended up in hospital after trying to get to the toilet in the middle of the night and passing out in pain on the landing! Probably the most painful thing that I have ever experienced but stretching and yoga certainly helps after the initial rest to let the tendonitis ease off.

I'm not carrying a huge amount of weight but do have more timber every year these days and the number one thing I would say if you want to start trying to shift it is to get out hiking and I mean long days out hiking and plenty of stretching/yoga to help prevent the injuries.

[LockieEP]

Thanks Rez and everyone.  Still trying to be good with the eating and whilst cant cycle currently getting a few steps in every day. I have found the stretches really do help, surprisingly quickly and just wish it was something I did when younger especially with all the overs I bowled but in those days a warm up was a cigarette for some. a stroll to the pitch and a 20 second swing of the arms!

Will keep you posted, I want to get playing again and to be picked on current ability and not historical performances!

[thegowerwaft]

First net in four years last night. It's great to be playing again. Resurrecting an old thread - now I am getting close to a half century... fitness training is getting even more important. Thought I would share this, I have found it helpful:

https://www.bodyset.co.uk/fitness/cricket-bowlers-injury-prevention/

Would be interested if anyone else has guides for folks getting older (and slightly more more creaky).

[FattusCattus]

Eat, drink and make merry - that's my advice.

Fat club cricketers make the game go round!

[thegowerwaft]

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[InternalTraining]

First net in four years last night. It's great to be playing again. Resurrecting an old thread - now I am getting close to a half century... fitness training is getting even more important. Thought I would share this, I have found it helpful:

https://www.bodyset.co.uk/fitness/cricket-bowlers-injury-prevention/

Would be interested if anyone else has guides for folks getting older (and slightly more more creaky).

From the quoted site, "3. Dead lifts"...

Deadlifts can cause injury to lower back. If you must, try using a hex bar for deadlifts. In general, I avoid deadlifts.

Order of priority "for folks getting older (and slight more more creaky)" would be: 1.) General strength; 2.) Muscular balance; 3.) Recovery - diet, sleep, and massage/stretch (only when body is warm  not cold).

[InternalTraining]

Stretching won't help is absolute nonsense imho.

Context matters.

A weak toothpick of a body that stretches is still a weak toothpick. In such a case stretching alone is absolute nonsense.

As people get older they lose lean muscle mass. It is imperative to maintain/gain lean muscle with muscular balance and strength. Lot of aches and pains that people think are cured by "stretching" won't happen in the first place if you address the root cause - loss of lean muscle and muscle weakness (due to over and under use of certain muscle - e.g. lower back pain etc).

Walk. Lift weights based on your ability and work all major muscle groups. Stretch post workout when body is warmed up. Pay attention to your rest and recovery. Eat foods that reduce inflammation and help with post-workout recovery. Hydrate.

Simple.