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I can't be the only one! I'm 26 in human years and 46 in Army years. Shoulders, knees, hips, you name it, it hurts.
On a serious note, I spent 4 yrs playing college football and 3 yrs with the 101st and I am pretty beat up.
I've never found it so difficult to recover. Pains that used to go away with rest are stubborn now. Age or nature of the job?
Basically, recently this is causing some stress. I love this profession and I'm currently waiting on my OCS decision. I want to do this for a long time. It is good for my family and I truly enjoy it. Any pointers for extending a career in the military? What's the secret to physical longevity?
On a serious note, I spent 4 yrs playing college football and 3 yrs with the 101st and I am pretty beat up.
I've never found it so difficult to recover. Pains that used to go away with rest are stubborn now. Age or nature of the job?
Basically, recently this is causing some stress. I love this profession and I'm currently waiting on my OCS decision. I want to do this for a long time. It is good for my family and I truly enjoy it. Any pointers for extending a career in the military? What's the secret to physical longevity?
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CPT(P) (Join to see),
I joined the Army at the age of 41 and Fort Campbell was my first duty station. The secret to physical longevity is to drink water, turn your aches into a cadence, and charlie mike!
I joined the Army at the age of 41 and Fort Campbell was my first duty station. The secret to physical longevity is to drink water, turn your aches into a cadence, and charlie mike!
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SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr.
The youngsters got nothing on yas, SFC Laws and SPC Thundercloud, except their runny noses,lack of breath, lack of drive and lack of wisdom.
Let them have their lolipops for their papercuts!
Have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years!
Let them have their lolipops for their papercuts!
Have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years!
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You need to take up some time of yoga to increase the circulation to parts of your joints that are not receiving attention. Human body is not meant to be rigid or out of alignment. Youtube some yoga exercises for knee pain or lower back pain. I did. I injured myself ruck running and i had to fix it myself since the army chiro doesnt know what hes doing. Im 31 yearsold. I had to fix myself because im prepping for a "selection course". Also, remember..tendon/ligament strengthing is a must for preventing joint injuries.
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Yes, it's age and the job both. I don't think there is any big secret. Just take better care of yourself and hope the body last.
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