Arthritis concern

[barmyboy]

Hi all,

I am keen on training up to participate in a white collar bout but I have concerns about arthritis. Around 8 years ago I developed arthritis in my right big toe from running and football (soccer). I can still do circuits and high intensity plyo workouts and I’m not so much worried about the toe, the condition is called “Hallux Rigidus.”

However, my mum and grandma both have serious arthritis in their hands. Do you think I could be in danger of developing this if I train up for a bout, considering that it runs in the family? I would love to fight but the thought of developing arthritis in my hands is a worrying one.

Many thanks,

Barmy Boy

[~AK49~]

Boxing or not, if you're gonna get arthritis genetically then you're gonna get it. No reason to skip out on doing something that you want to do of you're gonna get it anyways.

There are supplements/nutrients you can be taking to help.

[barmyboy]

Cool, thanks for the words

[Daddy T]

go for it, it will be something you'll always remember

[Ray Corso]

Damaged hands just go "hand & hand with boxing" sorry but thats a fact!
very few can avoid problems, it simply comes with the territory! Ray

[barmyboy]

Ok, thanks for the advice guys.

[Trigger unhappy]

Ok, thanks for the advice guys.

You should try apple cider vinegar for your arthritis. It worked for my mother.
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/arthritis.html

[Cardinal Buck]

Take a lot of fish oill.