Beware of ‘boomeritis’
Fox News in the United States has reported on the emergence of ‘boomeritis’, a condition that affects older athletes who have exceeded their physical limits.
It warned that people with back and neck problems needed to be mindful of their conditions and to seek professional advice before beginning a new working out program.
Dr Sean McCance, director of spinal surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, has simple tips for ageing athletes.
Firstly, warm up before your workout to get the blood flowing and make sure your body is in shape for the exercise you are doing.
Cross-training and swimming are useful. Most of all, remember that pain is a warning sign to stop.
