I know that there are threads on here already about shoulder injury and Cortisone shots but I don't have time to look for them.
I have decided to get a Cortisone shot this week for bicep tendonitis.
My question is: Can I swim then? My fear is that if I do I might tear it and do further damage. However, I am also thinking that if the shot works, the inflammation will go down and I won't hurt it.
Any advice and/or experience is appreciated. :agree:
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Thanks everybody. All helpful advice.
My hubby mentioned that these shots are painful.
I guess I'll shoot for getting back in the water next Monday
as I'm supposed to get the shot this week.
Depends on the skill of the doctor. I've had 2 injections--2 different doctors. Both are ortho-pods and well experienced. No pain from either one but the injection is "front-loaded" with a local anesthetic to help insure that they got the right "spot".
Thanks everybody. All helpful advice.
My hubby mentioned that these shots are painful.
I guess I'll shoot for getting back in the water next Monday
as I'm supposed to get the shot this week.
Depends on the skill of the doctor. I've had 2 injections--2 different doctors. Both are ortho-pods and well experienced. No pain from either one but the injection is "front-loaded" with a local anesthetic to help insure that they got the right "spot".
