#68 Aging Joints & Grateful Bodies: Elbows, Fingers, Sleep, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

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Physiotherapist and coach Andy McVittie returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into the aging body — what breaks down, why it happens, and how to keep moving through it all.

In this episode, we move from big-picture thinking to the specific joints and patterns that affect everyday athletes most: shoulders, elbows, fingers, and knees. Andy shares how to work around pain, when to push and when to pull back, and how aging athletes can train with purpose — not fear.

We also explore unexpected territory:
– Are sleep positions actually causing injury?
– What’s the mental toll of chronic pain or long-term rehab?
– How can we shift from frustration to gratitude when our bodies don’t move like they used to?

Whether you’re an aging athlete, a weekend warrior, or just trying to stay active without breaking down, this one is packed with insights that go beyond rehab — and into how we relate to our bodies over time.

🎧 What we cover:

Bulletproofing shoulders, elbows, fingers, and knees
Common mistakes in managing pain and recovery
Why tendon issues don’t heal like muscle injuries
Strategies for staying active through discomfort
The surprising role of mindset and body gratitude
Whether sleep posture actually matters for pain

📌 Guest: Andy McVittie
Website: processphysiotherapy.co.uk
Instagram: @process.physio
Book: The Self-Rehabbed Climber – Available on Amazon

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