Sore left shoulder..

[Bouncer]

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?

[beefcake]

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.

[Stonecold54]

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.

[Bouncer]

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.

yep, so i am only left with legs. but even that seems to hurt it. holding the bar during squats, lifting the plates up to the bar, etc.. all puts strain on that shoulder. i think i am just going to take off until Monday.

[hitmansb]

Go with your original instinct and take the time off.

[coffee-guy]

Yep - shoulders don't get a ton of blood flow either so recovery takes even longer than normal - rest bro...

[Bouncer]

i think the l-dex may have something to do with it also. all my joints feel really dry.

[Ashop]

Take some time off. Rest is best option to heal.

[Control]

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?

[Control]

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.

[dna9488]

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

[Bouncer]

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?

this thread is a month and a half old. shoulder is fine now. :)

[Control]

this thread is a month and a half old. shoulder is fine now. :)

That was just minor inflammation then. Good to hear.

[dna9488]

this thread is a month and a half old. shoulder is fine now. :)

Glad to hear that :dancingne