Time To Dial Up Wholesome Way of life a Bit – BionicOldGuy

These days I’ve been having a bit extra issues with arthritis in my fingers. They’ve had osteoarthritis for greater than 10 years, however it’s now progressing within the ring finger of my proper hand. This could trigger issues typing when I attempt to kind with that finger and it doesn’t bend correctly.

Then yesterday I received a name from my neurologist’s workplace a few latest cervical MRI I had, which uncovered arthritis and bone spurs in my neck. My Doc despatched me for that take a look at as a result of a follow-up MRI of my head after my October bike crash confirmed some signs that are most likely age-related however she desires to rule out different prospects. So now I have to do a take a look at of higher physique nerve response in case something may be getting pinched within the cervical space. I don’t have too many signs within the neck, I’ve good mobility (I do some stretches each night time), and I don’t have any tingling or lack of energy in my arms. So I anticipate to do okay on that take a look at (Might 7) however we’ll see. My neck does get stiff after too lengthy driving on an upright, which is why I favor a recumbent for lengthy rides.

I now have recognized osteoarthritis in two areas, and beforehand needed to have hip replacements due to osteoarthritis there. Osteoarthritis is, amongst different issues, an indication of systemic irritation. This may be helped with higher consuming, avoiding inflammatory meals. So I can be extra diligent in that space. In any other case I’ll proceed with my neck stretches, and do some strengthening. Possibly I’ll get referred for PT after I comply with up with the neurologist. All of those circumstances are most likely regular age-related issues, however I consider in doing what I can to gradual performed the march of time.