I know that Kirk started a thread on this subject back in March of 2010, but I wanted to bring this up again. A week ago I strained my rhomboid major during an open water training session at Barton Springs. I have continued to swim since then, although I did take a day off during the week, and I didn't lift weights. I have used ice, Aleve, stretching, and massage, but it has yet to improve. Given that Greensboro is only a few months away, my plan is to stay in the water and swim through this. Any thoughts?
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I broke my spine in two places at T5 and T6 , and as a result had my rhomboids spasmed out of control for ages. From someone who has been there big time my suggestions are
1 speak to a physiotherapist who can help in the short term with massage as this area is impossible to reach yourself
2 acupuncture by the physio was very effective for me ( but not everyone responds well to it)
3 I was dosed on diazepam for ages but not really advisable for a specific muscle unless really severe
when it start to improve
3 lie on your back on a golf ball to get into the muscles ( aaagggghhhh)
4 in the gym I found using
-the upper back machine with a light weight
-lying on a weight bench- arms straight up over my head with a light weight and letting my arms and weight drop down gently behind my head and
- using a cliniband and holding it between my hands behind me with arms held straight and horizontal would just give the rhomboids a gentle squeeze and relax ( gives a nice oooh rather than a painful aaaaggghh ). My colleagues watched me and starting using my cliniband themselves to relieve back ache from sitting too long at computers
Good luck and I do sympathise
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I broke my spine in two places at T5 and T6 , and as a result had my rhomboids spasmed out of control for ages. From someone who has been there big time my suggestions are
1 speak to a physiotherapist who can help in the short term with massage as this area is impossible to reach yourself
2 acupuncture by the physio was very effective for me ( but not everyone responds well to it)
3 I was dosed on diazepam for ages but not really advisable for a specific muscle unless really severe
when it start to improve
3 lie on your back on a golf ball to get into the muscles ( aaagggghhhh)
4 in the gym I found using
-the upper back machine with a light weight
-lying on a weight bench- arms straight up over my head with a light weight and letting my arms and weight drop down gently behind my head and
- using a cliniband and holding it between my hands behind me with arms held straight and horizontal would just give the rhomboids a gentle squeeze and relax ( gives a nice oooh rather than a painful aaaaggghh ). My colleagues watched me and starting using my cliniband themselves to relieve back ache from sitting too long at computers
Good luck and I do sympathise
