The Chronic Consumer

I used to play a lot of sports when I was younger, and am now starting to feel the effects on my body. After 18 years of softball, basketball, tennis, and bowling, my knees and other joints ache almost daily. The pain is especially bad when the weather is damp, but even dry days are no longer a picnic.

Seriously, I can’t imagine how aging pro athletes deal with the pain. They say that a lot of former NFL players in their fifties find it pretty unbearable, and can’t even get out of bed on some days. Yikes!

Maybe it’s time for me to buy one of those phiten necklaces that many baseball players and golfers seem to favor. Phiten necklaces are basically nylon-coated titanium, and pretty much look like a regular fashion accessory. The difference is that phiten necklaces are supposed to promote better circulation, reduce stress, and promote pain relief as well.

It sounds a little kooky if you ask me, but guys like Josh Beckett, Dustin Pedroia, Daisuke Matsuzaka, and Randy Johnson swear by these things, so — I don’t know, maybe it’s worth a try. I checked around and phiten necklaces and bracelets cost between $15-$30, which isn’t too bad.

I’m adding this to my Wish List for now, but I’m not exactly in a hurry to go out and buy one!