Another shoulder problem

RE: Another shoulder problem

Former Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 17:11:03 GMT

It's certainly not going to heal itself under the same conditions that caused the injury. A doctor may convince you to have surgery after a series of tests, but you can still seek treatment whenever you wish. Being informed is better than remaining in the dark, but it doesn't mean the problem will go away once you know and treat it according to instructions either. It's up to you. In your shoes I would probably do exactly what I'm doing for my injured shoulder. But, the devils advocate in me feels that it'd be nice to know the exact nature of the injury as well. Whatever you do - it's best that you take control over your own medical condition. Be informed. Acknowledge your condition. See treatment based on how you feel, not on what you want to do.

RE: Another shoulder problem

Former Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 17:07:08 GMT

Talking about sore shoulders when I put in a good week of work-outs back to back, once in a while I end up with sore shoulder muscles, but for some reason my right shoulder is always more sore than the left.Can that have anything to do with the way I rol from left to right vs. right to left.I breathe to the right too..

RE: Another shoulder problem

Former Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 16:29:14 GMT

In college, I was hit by a car when I waS RUNNING. i USED TO GET STEROID SHOTS IN MY RIGHT SHOulder & knee. I was in pain constantly. When I graduated and moved to DC, I told my new docotr. She sent me to Howard Univ. the doctor there got really mad & sent me to a PT. Now this past week the pain has retruned after many years. Many times, sore shoulders have a lot to do with improper pull. Using more of your arm than chest & back muscles. It is always something to think about!

RE: Another shoulder problem

Former Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 13:55:56 GMT

You can injure your shoulder out of the water--quarterbacks tear the rotator cuff falling on their shoulders. If ice and antiinflammatory drugs don't alleviate it, it's worthwhile seeing a specialist. There are specific tests that can be performed as part of the physical exam to determine if there is a tear of the rotator cuff or the labrum.

RE: Another shoulder problem

Former Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 13:30:45 GMT

I didn't originally injure my shoulder with swimming. It was my daughter falling on my shoulder that hurt it. So I don't think it is from bad swimming technique that is causing the pain. Swimming just seems to bother it a little. I am just hoping I can somehow get through the next month so I can swim at championships.

RE: Another shoulder problem

Former Member — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 06:41:43 GMT

I suppose I'm biased, but I'd recommend seeing an orthopedist who specializes in sports medicine. If he can't pinpoint the problem by the physical exam, an MRI can diagnose a tear. You need to know if it's a problem that will heal with physical therapy, or if surgery is required. The sports medicine specialists are used to working with athletes and won't (or shouldn't) just tell you to stop swimming.