Hey youngsters, get those injuries treated!

[dentheman]

I was young once, and suffered the typical injuries of the active life at work and play. And being young and invincible, I often didn't go to the emergency room for a twisted ankle or pulled muscle. Being young, the injuries healed quickly and I went about my business.

But now I am 60. Some of those injuries have come back to haunt me over the last few years. The knee that I twisted badly in my 20's 'healed' and gave me no problem for many years, but now it is back. Sometimes I have some pain just walking my dog (I did get medical attention for that one). The ankle that I twisted riding my mountain bike was 'home medicated' and healed, but if I step a certain way there is a twinge of pain.

I will be taking the MSF course this fall, but I have some concern in the back of my mind that my fear of reinjury or pain could have some bearing on whether I pass or fail. Will I subconsciously hesitate to put my foot down if I need too? Or maybe not lean as much as I should? Time will tell. Maybe I have no business riding a motorcycle, that thought has crossed my mind. But I am determined to give it a shot.

The bottom line is: Be carefull, and get your injuries treated, especially bone joint injuries. They may come back to haunt you. (Maybe this should be posted under General)