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Shoulder Tendonitis - Will my shoulder ever be the same?
by dude_who_made_a_badmove, Oct 30, 2009 02:25PM
About 5 months ago, I worked out during the day and did deadlifts and pullups. Unfortunately, I did not stretch and warmup all that much. However, I did not experience any pain during the workout, it went well. Thing is, that night is when I felt discomfort in my shoulder. I laid off it for a few weeks, then continued my workouts. Once I resumed my workout, the discomfort came back, so I stopped again. Rested for a month, then started working out again. Same thing happened. The discomfort came back.
Now, it's been a month since I lifted weights (again). I have no pain in my shoulder within virtually all ranges of movement. However, when I lay on the right side of my body (left shoulder is the issue) and grab a weight with my left hand and pull up with it, I experience discomfort. In this case, it's me laying in bed on my right hip grabbing a 4-5 pound tempurpedic body pillow. I've been icing it, taking fish oil, and doing some light rotator cuff exercises.
I have no health insurance, and am really right for cash. I can not afford to see a doctor. I lost my job early this year.
My body has weathered away. I'm going into a major state of depression. I'm 26 years old, and have always trained hard. I continue with aerobics and leg exercises, but I still look frail. I need to train my upper body.
What should I do? Will my shoulder ever be the same? I went to a physical therapist for one session and he said you should be good to go in 3-4 weeks. This was a month ago. I've taken care of the shoulder since then and it's gotten better. But again, there seems to be one angle of movement when coupled with weight that creates discomfort. I'm worried that lifting weights (light of course to start) will exasberate the shoulder and send me back to square one. This is terrible...
Now, it's been a month since I lifted weights (again). I have no pain in my shoulder within virtually all ranges of movement. However, when I lay on the right side of my body (left shoulder is the issue) and grab a weight with my left hand and pull up with it, I experience discomfort. In this case, it's me laying in bed on my right hip grabbing a 4-5 pound tempurpedic body pillow. I've been icing it, taking fish oil, and doing some light rotator cuff exercises.
I have no health insurance, and am really right for cash. I can not afford to see a doctor. I lost my job early this year.
My body has weathered away. I'm going into a major state of depression. I'm 26 years old, and have always trained hard. I continue with aerobics and leg exercises, but I still look frail. I need to train my upper body.
What should I do? Will my shoulder ever be the same? I went to a physical therapist for one session and he said you should be good to go in 3-4 weeks. This was a month ago. I've taken care of the shoulder since then and it's gotten better. But again, there seems to be one angle of movement when coupled with weight that creates discomfort. I'm worried that lifting weights (light of course to start) will exasberate the shoulder and send me back to square one. This is terrible...
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You should avoid lifting of weights. As it is a chronic problem it is always good to get it diagnosed as you would not want long term damage to any tendon or ligament involved at your shoulder joint. An orthopedician examination is required at this juncture.
You can use ice packs for your shoulder, rest and also take anti inflammatory drugs. With decrease in pain you can always work out in the future.
Take care!
Thanks for your response!
To follow up, how much could I expect to pay for a consultation with an orthopedic? Again, I'm tight for cash.
You can check the price with the hospital or consultant you want to visit near your place. The MRI cost also varies from region to region and you can get it by a phone call.
Based on proper diagnosis you can go for proper cure which is important. You can at least know your problem and if it is not serious you are relieved of the future expenses and if it some expensive treatment you can always plan in advance and take necessary precautions till then.
Take care!