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08-08-07, 08:06 AM
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Sore left shoulder..
Well about 2 weeks ago I was doing barbell shoulder presses. I was on my 3rd set and was feeling extra strong that day. I usually dont go heavy on shoulder presses, I like to feel the pump and go high rep 15-20 reps. Anyway, I decided to go a little heavier then usual and I had 275 on the bar. My gym has 2 different kinds of the 45lb plates. They must weigh slightly different because when I lifted the bar off the rack it was obvious that the left side was at least 2-3lbs heavier then the right side. I shouldn't have but I continued on and did 8 reps. Didn't think much of it and went on to a different exercise. About an hour after that workout my left shoulder really started to hurt. I took 2 days off and iced it, ibuprofen etc.. It was fine for like a week and a half. The other day I woke up and it was hurting again just like it did before. I don't know if I slept on it wrong or what but it is a pain in the ass. I want to fucking work out but at the same time I don't want to hurt it anymore if it is like a minor rotator tear or something. I have no pain after about a day off from the gym but as soon as I workout it comes back. You guys think I should take off like a week and let it rest? Hard to stay away from the gym for that long but that is probably the best thing to do right?
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#2
08-08-07, 09:21 AM
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Usually once you've hurt your shoulder, it takes a good amount of time before it stops bothering you. Mine still bothers me every so often. Especially if I sleep on my arm. I'd say it's ok to workout, just don't go so heavy.
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08-08-07, 05:05 PM
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yeah the bitch about shoulder injuries is that most upper body movements involve them so it takes so much rest and workout out stoppage to heal. that is why I am so careful with mine. and I hear you on the weights being different. I hate it when gyms mix and match barbell plates.
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08-08-07, 07:56 PM
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08-09-07, 05:11 AM
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Yep - shoulders don't get a ton of blood flow either so recovery takes even longer than normal - rest bro...
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08-09-07, 05:29 AM
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i think the l-dex may have something to do with it also. all my joints feel really dry.
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09-17-07, 07:16 AM
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See a doctor. Shoulder injuries suck, but if you get into a rehab program before it gets worse it can make a big difference. How is your shoulder flexibility?
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09-17-07, 07:21 AM
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BTW, nothing shoulder-related is going to completely heal on it's own in a week. It's probably either inflammation (hopefully) or some type of minor RC tear.
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09-17-07, 08:15 AM
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I had a similar shoulder injury, but mine hurting that much. I went to a orthopedic specialist and he said my rotor cuff tendon was swollen. He gave me some meds and told me to ice my shoulder 3-4 times a day for 15min. As well as shoulder exercises to perform daily. The medication is called naproxen. After about 3 weeks of taking it i was good a new. Now no pain and hitting shoulders hard. Problem is that my shoulders lost muscle and i am struggling wit the weights that i used to lift
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09-17-07, 09:40 AM
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09-17-07, 02:15 PM
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09-17-07, 06:22 PM
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Glad to hear that :dancingne
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