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jdb3
03-20-2013, 08:13 PM
My orthopedic guy says for me to take 1 week off all chest/shouler press movements, then the next two, replace shoulder/chest movements with rotator cuff movements...blah...I guess its needed.

any one ever ran into this? Its like when I release off the dip bar, a sharp shooting pain hits the inside of my shoulders. after 5 or 6 sets of presses, becomes inflammed.

this is not a question of elbow placement or form, that is not the problem...I think my delts are outgrowing my cuff capabilities.
Greenegorilla2
03-20-2013, 11:33 PM
I think it's sounds just like a case of over use, I get the same thing bro, I usually cut back on inflammatory foods and pop a naproxen and give it like 3-4 days and I'm golden. I'm gonna do a wrote up soon about inflammatory foods for everyone soon.
jdb3
03-20-2013, 11:57 PM
that will be awsome gorilla
Greenegorilla2
03-21-2013, 12:37 AM
Let me know how that works out for you bro.
drednought
03-22-2013, 02:31 PM
Naproxen and a little rest always does me good for the 'cuffs.
NicoTheArab
03-22-2013, 03:10 PM
when you get back to the gym and start doing press movements..after your workout to help with inflammation try taking a ice cold bath it helps reduce the blood flow and help the tendons and great for soreness, try just 7 min the first time and see how you feel later on.
jdb3
03-22-2013, 03:58 PM
been doing anti-inflammies and 2-3 days off for about a month....no avail.
Greenegorilla2
03-22-2013, 04:18 PM
I wonder if u could get a cortico injectable and see if it help?
jdb3
03-22-2013, 04:24 PM
Im gonna just take of fpressing for another week and do rotatotr cuff stuff. Surely the orthopedic doc will lead me right! Atleast can really hammer arms this week!
srilankanmuscle
03-22-2013, 06:40 PM
Don't forget to use a soft or hard ice pack. Helps bring me relief almost immediately.
IronFox
03-22-2013, 11:53 PM
A good thing is to give the shoulders a break for a bit to give the RC time to heal.
megaman11
03-28-2013, 01:23 AM
My right shoulder has been shooting pain for about a couple of weeks now. This has happened to me before. My Doc told me that the RC has tiny muscle fibers that are getting pinched and in flammed as well. Of course he said take Ibuprofen and do some RC exercises. That worked,but also I put a Tens Unit on my shoulder that is used mostly on your back to speed up the healing. Maybe you fellas can remind of some RC exercises to do..??
FastTrack
03-28-2013, 01:44 AM
http://www.pamf.org/Orthopedics/mountainview/handouts/rotator_cuff.pdf
drednought
03-28-2013, 03:17 AM
http://www.pamf.org/Orthopedics/mountainview/handouts/rotator_cuff.pdf
Perfect explanation.
FastTrack
03-28-2013, 03:23 AM
Perfect explanation.

Thanks bro!
IronFox
04-01-2013, 01:02 AM
http://www.pamf.org/Orthopedics/mountainview/handouts/rotator_cuff.pdf

Great info for reference for anyone who's had an RC injury
drednought
04-02-2013, 04:56 AM
Depending on muscle mass around the shoulder, DMSO will help. Used it in college for the "bad shoulder" prior to surgical repair. Too much mass now to be more than a general AI...
jdb3
04-02-2013, 06:22 AM
UPDATE: INFLAMMATION GONE...for now.....doubled up on arm days and only done iso movements for chest....every three days done ext and int RC exercises....good to go so far!

TIP: DO NOT DO RC EXERCISES BEFORE PRESS MOVEMENTS IF YOU HAVE PROBS WITH RC...THIS WILL ONLY PRE FATIGUE IT BEFORE PRESSING..CAUSING MORE PAIN.

thanks brothers
IronFox
05-17-2013, 03:40 AM
UPDATE: INFLAMMATION GONE...for now.....doubled up on arm days and only done iso movements for chest....every three days done ext and int RC exercises....good to go so far!

TIP: DO NOT DO RC EXERCISES BEFORE PRESS MOVEMENTS IF YOU HAVE PROBS WITH RC...THIS WILL ONLY PRE FATIGUE IT BEFORE PRESSING..CAUSING MORE PAIN.

thanks brothers


Well said brother...I can't stress that enough either!
peewee
05-29-2013, 04:28 AM
Thanks guys. My left one is hurting after today's workout. Great info
Smoove
05-29-2013, 04:47 AM
The NPP your on doesn't help with this?
lith56
05-29-2013, 10:03 AM
prescription anti-inflammatory called meloxicam has worked wonders for me. dealing with shoulder issues - one rotator cup - other shoulder hung up tendon for years. Believe it or not power moevements make me feel great. Even the bench. I can't work out in front or overhead without severe pain. I did take a 2 yr break and heal for a bit but it comes back if you don't get surgery.