User: John Ewing
Age: 68
Lifestyle: Professional-level cycling enthusiast, 10,000–12,000 km per year
Challenges: Patellar inflammation, partial supraspinatus tear, bilateral wrist pain from overuse

 

For 68-year-old cycling veteran John Ewing, staying active isn’t a hobby — it’s a discipline.

He rides more than most cyclists half his age, regularly pushing through 100 km routes with heavy climbs, weekly strength training, and consistent core work.

But even a seasoned athlete has limits.

 

After years of high mileage, three problems began interfering with his routine:

• *Recurring patellar inflammation after long climbing rides.
• *A partial-thickness supraspinatus tear that still flared up after healing.
• *Wrist pain after hill-heavy routes.

“I just want to stay active every day,” John said. “But inflammation was getting harder to control.”

 

His usual tools — ice, rest, and ibuprofen — helped temporarily but didn’t prevent flare-ups.
Even after physical therapy improved his shoulder injury, sleeping was still painful on bad nights.

He needed something that could keep up with his training volume.

Week 1 — A New Option for Recovery

When John received his PRUNGO FluxGo modules, he began testing them immediately.

“I used it every day on my right knee,” he said — the knee his doctor recently x-rayed.

The findings hadn’t been encouraging:

• *Mild tibiofemoral joint space narrowing.

• *Mild osteophytes.

• *Small ossifications.

• *Small osteochondral bodies.

• *Early signs of osteopenia.

• *Patellofemoral joint space narrowing.

Normally, long climbing rides meant a predictable cycle: soreness → ice → ibuprofen.

But something unusual happened:

“Since using FluxGo, I haven’t needed NSAIDs or ice at all.”

His shoulder — the one with the partial tear and age-related degeneration — responded similarly:

• *Less inflammation after strength training.

• *Reduced post-climb soreness.

• *Better night comfort.

He started sharing the results with his cycling group.

Week 2 — Long Rides, Less Pain

Week two brought another test — a 108 km ride with 3000 feet of climbing.

Normally, that would mean a painful knee the next morning.

Instead?

“I woke up expecting soreness, but my knee was only mildly irritated.”

He treated:

• *20 minutes on the right knee.

• *20 minutes on the left shoulder.

• *20 minutes on both thumbs (where wrist pain starts).

And for the first time in years…

He skipped ibuprofen entirely.

The consistency was paying off — and he began recommending PRUNGO to more of his cycling friends.

Week 3 — Replacing NSAIDs with Light

By week three, John realized his recovery routine had changed dramatically.

“After rides longer than two hours, my knee, shoulder, and wrists used to flare up. Now I use PRUNGO instead of cold packs and ibuprofen.”

What surprised him:

He could also use PRUNGO proactively, even on lighter training days, to keep inflammation under control.

The only challenge?

“The straps take some practice. I wish they were a little wider with bigger Velcro sections.”

But even with that small inconvenience:

“I’m happy with the results so far.”

Week 4 — A Birthday Ride & a New Test

John celebrated his 68th birthday in the most “John” way possible:

A 68-mile ride with 4500+ feet of climbing.

The next day brought expected soreness — and an unexpected upper-back strain near his right scapula.

He treated it with PRUNGO for the first time.

“The results were very good. Discomfort was down right after the treatment, and by the next day I felt normal.”

Even after taxing rides, he stayed away from ibuprofen.

“Using PRUNGO regularly seems to help me avoid injury.”

Week 5 — Riding Harder at 68

By week five, John summarized the changes clearly:

“I cycle 140–180 miles a week. At my age, recovery is slow — but PRUNGO helps me ride longer and harder.”

His routine became simple:

• *Daily knee treatment.

• *Post-ride inflammation control.

• *No ice.

• *No ibuprofen.

His knee — normally sore for days after hill-heavy sessions — no longer gave him the same multi-day setback.

Week 6 — Unexpected Success (for Both Rider and Dog)

A tough workout caused quadriceps discomfort.

He treated it above the knee.

“The next day I didn’t feel any noticeable discomfort.”

But week six brought a second patient:
Carina, John’s 11-year-old Chihuahua mix.

She began favoring her right front leg.

After confirming safety with the vet, John used FluxGo carefully:

8 minutes each session
Shielding her eyes
Repeating before morning walks

“By the third day, she was walking with no discomfort.”

PRUNGO was helping more than just his own recovery.

Week 7 — A Pain-Free Routine That Sticks

Seven weeks in, John’s update was consistent and confident:

“I use PRUNGO every day, especially after long rides. I haven’t taken ibuprofen since I started.”

His wife began using the device for neck pain — with positive results too.

And he continued refining his routine:

He discovered he could leave straps partly attached during charging to save time.

His final takeaway:

“I’ve recommended PRUNGO to several cycling buddies and friends dealing with inflammation from overuse. It keeps me active at a level I wasn’t sure I could maintain.”

And at 68 years old, maintaining that level is everything.