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:
You won't be able to lift your arm for several hours after getting that injection, let me tell you - I could barely lift my fork about 4-5 hours after mine - but it saved me from shoulder surgery as I healed up nicely! Also remember that a lot of steroids such as cortisone shots, prednisone etc., can lead to osteoporosis - not just muscle wasting!
You won't be able to lift your arm for several hours after getting that injection, let me tell you - I could barely lift my fork about 4-5 hours after mine - but it saved me from shoulder surgery as I healed up nicely! Also remember that a lot of steroids such as cortisone shots, prednisone etc., can lead to osteoporosis - not just muscle wasting!
