beatdat
Senior Member
Tore my ACL 25 years ago when I was 23. Never had surgery. Have since worn out my miniscus too. There's a constant ache in my knee, but I wouldn't call it pain... unless I throw it out, then I'm immobilized for a week. Haven't practiced martial arts, played hockey or even played a pick-up game of football in those 25 years. But it has never ever affected my drumming, and drumming hasn't affected it.
You don't mention your weight. Are you carrying extra pounds? That's only going to worsen your joints.
You want low impact while strengthening your muscles and joints? Swim. That's the way to go.
And on the topic of water, KamaK is right about eating fish, but not just on occasion - eat it regularly. I believe you want Omega-3 to help joint pain. Salmon is good.
Address the problem, not the effect.
You don't mention your weight. Are you carrying extra pounds? That's only going to worsen your joints.
You want low impact while strengthening your muscles and joints? Swim. That's the way to go.
And on the topic of water, KamaK is right about eating fish, but not just on occasion - eat it regularly. I believe you want Omega-3 to help joint pain. Salmon is good.
Address the problem, not the effect.