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| Note: It turns out I had an AC Sprain and not RCT so the below article likely has little relevance...(Scott - July 2010) After only managing 5 pushups or so today and after reading this site (which hit the nail on the head)...I went to the Clinic It's Rotator Cuff Tendonitis...no big deal really Things the Dr said that I noted - there is less blood flowing at this part of the body so healing takes longer - you should only really ice in the first 3 days then you should move to hot packs - do hot packs for 15 minutes as often as possible as it will improve range of motion and promote healing - it's not something that will probably go away completely but it will be tolerable but it might get inflamed now and again - Know you limits. When exercising you must avoid or stop doing the activity that is making it sore and do not over do it. If you must - just stop. what I think caused it - neglecting weight lifting - over loading my gym bag (over the shoulder strap) - stress from overuse So I have a prescription for drugs and physio therapy. I doubt I will use the physio. It is gradually feeling better and it's not like I have that limited range of motion. It's going top be another 3-4 days before I can go back to class anyway's because of the academy being closed or classes not happening because of the Shogun Seminars. By that time the drugs should have kicked in, I will have 1 yoga class and I will have rested for almost 2 weeks. Time to start properly healing. My lifestyle depends on me being healthy and I am missing classes. I want to avoid injuries like this or worse. This is why staying strong through weights and a good diet, which includes supplements, is important. Our bodies are being pushed much further than someone coming home and watching 'House'. Below is a video with 3 good exercises to do at home by Dr Robert Tashjian who explains common rotator cuff injuries and the role that physical therapy plays in the healing process. |
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