30 yr: Put down the club, and slooooowly back away from the bag! LOL. <b> <b> I would be concerned about over-use injury (I'm an expert - didn't want to be, but I am). Chronic tendinitis is the usual outcome and a steady diet of anti-inflammatories. Give yourself time to recover and gradually build up your strength and endurance. <b> <b> As the saying goes, '..if I'd known I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself!'