So it has been 4 months since my shoulder injury and things seem to be getting better, until today. Last night I washed my wife's car for the first time since the injury (it's a Z71 Tahoe, it's supposed to be dirty!!) and I could feel that I was placing more stress than usual on my left shoulder. Last night it seemed to be a bit more sensitive than usual with an occasional throbbing. Today at the pool after about 500-600 yards I started to get the throbbing in my shoulder and upper arm again. I suspect that the car washing is to blame as it was probably too much work for my shoulder but how long should I allow this "healing" to carry on for until I ask my ortho to take the next step? I still get the clicking in both arms but I don't mind that too much since it is never accompanied by any pain. Does anybody have any words of wisdom?
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Don't panic. I suspect the car washing was to blame. Ice it down, take some Aleve, give it a few days. You have to be very protective of your shoulder when it comes to nonswimming activities, even when it finally heals. Keep doing the PT exercises. I have had similar experiences and am still very careful with my left shoulder, even though it no longer bothers me when I swim (after 18 months of rehab).
Have you tried glucosamine yet?
Don't panic. I suspect the car washing was to blame. Ice it down, take some Aleve, give it a few days. You have to be very protective of your shoulder when it comes to nonswimming activities, even when it finally heals. Keep doing the PT exercises. I have had similar experiences and am still very careful with my left shoulder, even though it no longer bothers me when I swim (after 18 months of rehab).
Have you tried glucosamine yet?
