Tendinitis....... Shoulder or Bicep

[curtisj76]

Hi Vickie, the pain is in the front of my shoulder. Normally occurs when I lift my arm up. I haven't lifted or anything in almost 2 weeks and I still notice this. It does seem to show up here and there - not constant. I haven't been icing or anything, I was hoping it would just go away with rest. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!!

[Vickie]

Curtis, I hate to be so picky but is the pain close to the bony ridge of your shoulder or lower on your arm? How far down does the pain radiate? How's your posture? Do other positions with your arm (out to the side, elbow pulled back around behind you) create discomfort? Does the pain increase if you have something weighted in your hand? Did you get those exercises. I know you said you'd been letting it rest, and that's appropriate but it's time to start working on this problem. Like you didn't already know that. Vickie

[curtisj76]

Hi Vickie, I apologize for not responding sooner. I've switched jobs and have a newborn. It's been about a month since I stopped exercising and the pain is going away. I've noticed the decrease for the last 7 days or so. It still feels a little different put there's not much pain. I want to get this corrected and make sure this NEVER happens again. I'm 29 and live an active lifestyle. I've worked out/golfed/sports etc. off and on my entire life. This is the first time that an injury has sidelined me from being active. I just went out and bought 3 workout bands to strengthen my shoulder area. I also have everything you could imagine in my basement as far as working out(Eliptical, free weights, power rack, lat pulldown, cables, etc.). So I should be able to do whatever you want me to do at home. The posture question really has me intrigued. I do have somewhat rounded shoulders and a forward leaning neck. I'm ready to get this corrected and follow your instructions. I LOVE working out and look forward to your response.

PS I also enjoy yoga, which I haven't done in a long time either, should I hold off on this until I get my shoulder area correcte? Thanks again.

[curtisj76]

Update from yesterday. I did some band work the past few days and it feels a little sore today. I'll hold off on it until I hear from you. Thanks again

[neil]

Hi Vickie, I apologize for not responding sooner. I've switched jobs and have a newborn. It's been about a month since I stopped exercising and the pain is going away. I've noticed the decrease for the last 7 days or so. It still feels a little different put there's not much pain. I want to get this corrected and make sure this NEVER happens again. I'm 29 and live an active lifestyle. I've worked out/golfed/sports etc. off and on my entire life. This is the first time that an injury has sidelined me from being active. I just went out and bought 3 workout bands to strengthen my shoulder area. I also have everything you could imagine in my basement as far as working out(Eliptical, free weights, power rack, lat pulldown, cables, etc.). So I should be able to do whatever you want me to do at home. The posture question really has me intrigued. I do have somewhat rounded shoulders and a forward leaning neck. I'm ready to get this corrected and follow your instructions. I LOVE working out and look forward to your response.

PS I also enjoy yoga, which I haven't done in a long time either, should I hold off on this until I get my shoulder area correcte? Thanks again.

I'm definitely no expert-but I know so many people who have had similar problems - the common denominator -NEWBORN....honestly!-plus new job....stress and diapers will do it!

[curtisj76]

Well it's been over 2 months with this shoulder problem. However, last Saturday I was asked to throw a baseball around with some family members. I was hesitant at first but then decided what the heck, I'll try it. Since then, I have almost NO pain. The most consecutive days pain free in over 2 months. Can anyone explain this? Should I now start those excercises that Vickie gave to marty? Thanks again!

[curtisj76]

Well I started those exercises and made up my own. Thinking that playing baseball helped my shoulder, I've been throwing a tennis ball at the wall. Not hard but I nice little toss. So far so good, I've also been taking 4 ibuprofen a day. 2 in the morning and 2 at night. Another thing I've been doing is that I'm not sleeping on my right side. Not sure what is helping what but it seems to be getting better. Definitely not normal but hopefully on it's way. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

[Vickie]

Yea! Good news is always welcome. It is true that the body is a self regenerating system, be it sometimes for better or worse, and you experienced the best case scenario. You were right to use your intuition to expand the work. I have some other exercises that work on depression of the humerus (arm bone) But want you to be in your workout protocol for atleast 10-14 days before you start changing the information flow. I must admit I cringed a little when you said you were throwing the ball even lightly; it's just so easy to start increasing the intensity without realizing. The next phase, in my recommendation will be to add some modified golf action in with the new exercises to come. I am also a little concerned about the anti-inflammatory. I have had some good fortune in beginning to reduce the morning dosage first; assuming that the day can still create inflammatory conditions that might cause reoccurent night time discomfort.

Keep refining your stretches and exercises to great precision to get into the deep tissue of your motions. Keep the motions slow and please still allow yourself plenty of rest. You've waited this long so re-enter with the same patience.

Sounds good. I will collect these exercises and be prepared to supply them to you within a few days. Which exercises are you doing, what did you add, and are any of them difficult or confusing.

I'm a big believer in full recovery and see it so often I am pretty committed to reevaluating frequently; even well after all the symptoms have given you the impression you're healed. It is at this time that you can really begin your rehab and insure no further problems by finding the origin and attacking it with maticulous consideration.

Sorry to have been gone so long. Thank goodness this site has so many qualified participants that care about everyone's success. Look forward to hearing from you.

Vickie