NovaFreak Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I have a strange shoulder injury lateral and front raises hurt , bench press smarts, but I can shoulder press all day long , I really don’t understand this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosconow Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Some sort of rotator cuff tear.... Shoulders are a bitch. The most potentially unstable joint in the body. Take it from me who's had multiple dislocations and separations in both shoulders. My advice, don't train into the pain. Avoid all movements that trigger pain. That's your body telling you somethings wrong. Go see a physio to get an idea of what's wrong ( your doctor will probably give you a generalized opinion, then send you to a physio). They will tell you to go see a doctor if xrays or extra diagnostic imaging is needed or if there's more to your injury then they can handle. My 2 cents. Maybe @Physlifter can chime in..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaFreak Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 My doctors answer all the time it will heal on it’s own just needs a cortisone shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosconow Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, NovaFreak said: My doctors answer all the time it will heal on it’s own just needs a cortisone shot. I'd get a new doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaFreak Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yeah I want a new doctor but we are in a doctor shortage crisis here in Nova Scotia nobody has one . None are taking new patients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ask for a referral to a sports medicine doctor. They should be able to line you up with ultrasounds and an MRI if needed. Cortisone and rest might still end up being the answer or they might suggest PRP or prolotherapy. Try not to just leave with a prescription for a NSAID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpulsEE Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Hey NovaFreak, Thought I'd chime in it's been about a month since you posted, but hopefully I can help. Your symptoms describes a tear to one of your rotator cuff muscles, specifically the supraspinatus. There may also be a possible impingement since you have some pain flexing your shoulder. If your shoulder is still in pain I'd refrain from any raising activities that would aggravate the problem. Let your shoulder heal for at least 3 weeks then start with light isometric raises with a therex band. Progress to heavier resistance and if pain comes back, immediately stop what you're doing and lower the tension/weight. Corticol steroid injections may alleviate some of the pain, but it won't solve your problem. Also use Ice to alleviate the inflammation/pain. Other than that, rest, and good nutrition should speed up recovery. Hope that helps! ImpulsEE Edited February 19, 2019 by ImpulsEE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instagrande Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just want to share this video from Alan Thrall. Since I started doing these stretches my shoulder pain is almost completely gone. But like others said, definitely sounds like rotator cuff problems. Watch your form ESPECIALLY for bench. Bad form on bench can really fuck the rotator cuff. And avoid behind-the-neck lat pulls. Or any behind-the-neck move that can be done normally from the front. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLifters Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Really appreciate everyone's input. This is what a board is about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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