CH Runners
Running => General Fitness => Topic started by: caribougrrl on February 20, 2017, 08:08:46 PM
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I think I have a rotator cuff injury. My shoulder hurts when I sit still or stretch or try not to think about it. It hurts so much I get twinges of nausea every once in a while, mostly doing ridiculously normal shit like picking up my laptop bag or pushing a drawer closed. I can't sleep on my usual sleeping side.
I don't want to have a rotator cuff injury. I can't have a shoulder injury. Not being able to shovel is not an option for me.
So instead of seeing someone about it, I am studiously ignoring it and complaining here.
And if it's bad enough to complain here, I know I need to do something about it.
>:(
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Ugh, I'm sorry 'bou. Was there a particular move or activity that did it?
One thing to consider: if you've only done enough to inflame you'll get a self-perpetuating cycle until you can get the inflammation down in that socket. So taking 800 mg of ibuprofen (or similar) over a period of time and restricting use *could* do the trick if you're not willing/able to have it looked at right away.
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thanks, d
I have an appt today to see my GP. The pain has subsided greatly, but I have been babying it and thankfully there's not been any snow since.
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Take care of your shoulder! I waited way too long to take care of mine (and seriously, that was with surgery a mere 9 months after the injury). I lost SO MUCH strength I never got back.
(Although that said, the one I had surgery on in 2008 is bothering me again, and I haven't even done anything to it this time).
I have the normal recurring tendonitis, but the bigger problem is being unable to shake a cough I've had since 1 February and climbing pollen counts. I wasn't doing much, but I miss my Pokemon walks, and weekend light hiking.