arthritis from training

[cal]

I recently had x rays done by orthopedist on elbows. I've had elbow pain for many many years and just assumed it was tendonitis. He said I have beginning of arthritis and gave me cortisone shot. How common is arthritis. I'm in early thirties but have been lifting for 14 years. Isn't everyone developing arthritis as a result of aging?

 

[Uluwatu]

I have arthritis in my left Ac joint. Got it diagnosed back in 2003 and was 31 years old. This was at the time I was at my strongest and competing in powerlifting. Not sure if the two are connected, and if all the heavy lifting contributed to it. I tell you what, I have been taking glucosamine, chondroiten, and MSM daily since then and have had no pain at all, although I don't lift as heavy.

 

[Jude2]

The only bad side effect from years of hard training. I love the look, so I am hooked.