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:
I would definately bring up what Mr Abrahams mentioned about the tendon attachment health to your Md since the bicep is involved with alot of stuff. I had a shot for golfers elbow which is more superficial than that. But anyway, it's been 4 weeks and turns out to be definate fix thus far. The procedure was painless (just a sting) and quick. The doctor first freezed the area with a liquid, delivered the Rx, and was done in 15 seconds. It had a dull sting that disappeared by the end of the day and left a bruise.
Good luck
I would definately bring up what Mr Abrahams mentioned about the tendon attachment health to your Md since the bicep is involved with alot of stuff. I had a shot for golfers elbow which is more superficial than that. But anyway, it's been 4 weeks and turns out to be definate fix thus far. The procedure was painless (just a sting) and quick. The doctor first freezed the area with a liquid, delivered the Rx, and was done in 15 seconds. It had a dull sting that disappeared by the end of the day and left a bruise.
Good luck
