Dr says no upper body exercise, Help???

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  • ladyhusker39
    ladyhusker39 Posts: 1,406 Member
    TyFit1908 wrote: »
    ladyhusker39 wrote: »
    Its not partly on you, it's all on you. You went against doctors instructions and didn't what you shouldn't have done. Now you're in a much worse spot. Keep going with your plan and you'll end up with surgery and that will really put a damper on your momentum.

    I was just diagnosed by the doctor this week. So I did not go against doctor's instructions, I have not done any upper body work since the doctor told me not to. As disappointing as it is to not finish a program I started, the last thing I want to do is put myself in a situation where I would need surgery

    Sorry, I misinterpreted your original comments. Lots of times people will ignore the wrong kind of pain thinking they need to just push through it. It sounds like you didn't know what what going on with your shoulder. My apologies.
  • TyFit1908
    TyFit1908 Posts: 29 Member
    ladyhusker39 wrote: »
    TyFit1908 wrote: »
    ladyhusker39 wrote: »
    Its not partly on you, it's all on you. You went against doctors instructions and didn't what you shouldn't have done. Now you're in a much worse spot. Keep going with your plan and you'll end up with surgery and that will really put a damper on your momentum.

    I was just diagnosed by the doctor this week. So I did not go against doctor's instructions, I have not done any upper body work since the doctor told me not to. As disappointing as it is to not finish a program I started, the last thing I want to do is put myself in a situation where I would need surgery

    Sorry, I misinterpreted your original comments. Lots of times people will ignore the wrong kind of pain thinking they need to just push through it. It sounds like you didn't know what what going on with your shoulder. My apologies.

    I had no idea. The pain came and went initially and was tolerable. I tried icy hot and the foam roller and kept going. Now the pain is constant. I should have done something about it as soon as it started.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    sunfastrose wrote: »
    FOLLOW. DOCTOR'S. ORDERS.

    Honestly. Don't risk long term problems for short term "gains".

    This!! What would possess you to ask this on a public forum instead of discussing it with your doctor? smh
  • TyFit1908
    TyFit1908 Posts: 29 Member
    edited November 2017
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    mitch16 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Why is everyone putting words in the OP's mouth? She never said she intends to ignore her doctor's orders or use her shoulder. She asked for appropriate exercises that don't use her shoulder, and she has gotten pretty much zero help.

    She has a referral to PT--she should wait to hear what the PT says before trying to do anything else with her shoulder.

    She didn't ask what she could do with her shoulder or anything connected to her shoulder.

    Thank you. Upper body is off limits. I was looking for ideas to stay active that would not involve my shoulder.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    TyFit1908 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    mitch16 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Why is everyone putting words in the OP's mouth? She never said she intends to ignore her doctor's orders or use her shoulder. She asked for appropriate exercises that don't use her shoulder, and she has gotten pretty much zero help.

    She has a referral to PT--she should wait to hear what the PT says before trying to do anything else with her shoulder.

    She didn't ask what she could do with her shoulder or anything connected to her shoulder.

    Thank you. Upper body is off limits. I was looking for ideas to stay active that would not put stress on my shoulder.

    It still seems like something that would best be discussed with the treating physician. Just tell him/her what your goals are and ask for suggestions.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,162 Member
    TyFit1908 wrote: »
    ladyhusker39 wrote: »
    TyFit1908 wrote: »
    ladyhusker39 wrote: »
    Its not partly on you, it's all on you. You went against doctors instructions and didn't what you shouldn't have done. Now you're in a much worse spot. Keep going with your plan and you'll end up with surgery and that will really put a damper on your momentum.

    I was just diagnosed by the doctor this week. So I did not go against doctor's instructions, I have not done any upper body work since the doctor told me not to. As disappointing as it is to not finish a program I started, the last thing I want to do is put myself in a situation where I would need surgery

    Sorry, I misinterpreted your original comments. Lots of times people will ignore the wrong kind of pain thinking they need to just push through it. It sounds like you didn't know what what going on with your shoulder. My apologies.

    I had no idea. The pain came and went initially and was tolerable. I tried icy hot and the foam roller and kept going. Now the pain is constant. I should have done something about it as soon as it started.

    As a newer exerciser, one of the really important things many of us learn is about the difference between soreness/discomfort and pain/injury - how it feels.

    You've gotten that useful lesson, and it sounds like you've probably caught it in time to avoid major long-term consequences - at least we hope so.

    Assuming you get a good physical therapist, they can be so helpful - near miraculous, even. I'm not saying results will come fast, but that you'll learn lots about how to improve, and how to avoid future problems. PT is good stuff.

    They will give you exercises, certainly some you'll do there with them, and eventually ones to do on your own. If they don't offer on their own, I'd recommend asking at each visit "What stretches/exercises can I be doing on my own? Do you have suggestions about how I can do daily activities in ways that are less risky for me? Is there anything I should avoid?", etc.

    PTs see a lot of clients who don't/won't work on their own, so they may be less forthcoming if you don't ask. You, by contrast, are highly motivated and will follow through. Help them to know this by asking questions, pick their brains, and on the next visit ask follow-ups. Doing this will help you get the most out of your PT.

    Best wishes for speedy recovery!



  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,089 Member
    TyFit1908 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    mitch16 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Why is everyone putting words in the OP's mouth? She never said she intends to ignore her doctor's orders or use her shoulder. She asked for appropriate exercises that don't use her shoulder, and she has gotten pretty much zero help.

    She has a referral to PT--she should wait to hear what the PT says before trying to do anything else with her shoulder.

    She didn't ask what she could do with her shoulder or anything connected to her shoulder.

    Thank you. Upper body is off limits. I was looking for ideas to stay active that would not involve my shoulder.

    I wouldn't do anything other than what the doctor/PT affirmatively clear you for, because there's really no way to completely isolate your shoulder when you are moving the rest of your body, even when it's a movement we tend to think of being "waist-down." When you walk or run, you usually swing your arms. Cycling you generally lean forward on your arms on the handlebars. Even people on recumbent bikes tend to push alternating shoulders forward with each leg stroke. I would note down the suggestions here that interest you, and specifically ask the doctor or PT (I hope we're talking physical therapist, not personal trainer) whether they are OK at this point.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    DebLaBounty wrote: »
    I've had injuries over the years and been referred to physical therapy, too. Technically, the physical therapy is going to be a form of exercise and will help you stabilize then improve your range of motion, etc. Remember, you're in this for the long haul and you'll just need some patience. A year from now you'll see this was just a blip in your progress. Keep up with logging calories and you'll continue losing weight. Good luck!

    This. I injured my shoulder bench pressing a couple of years ago. Without warning. Stopped immediately. Saw a physical therapist within a few days. He gave me a program for rehab. Self directed therapy for 6 months. Then went back to light presses and am working my way back. Patience is key. And I don't do burpees at boot camp, even now (because I can feel the stresses they generate in the shoulder). I take a rest period and watch the youngsters do them.
  • SoozeE512
    SoozeE512 Posts: 439 Member
    DebLaBounty wrote: »
    I've had injuries over the years and been referred to physical therapy, too. Technically, the physical therapy is going to be a form of exercise and will help you stabilize then improve your range of motion, etc. Remember, you're in this for the long haul and you'll just need some patience. A year from now you'll see this was just a blip in your progress. Keep up with logging calories and you'll continue losing weight. Good luck!

    ^ This! Physical Therapy will determine what upper body exercises will be safe for you to do and when. They'll make sure you understand proper form and how to gradually build up the strength to get back to what you want to do but without the pain. It takes time, but it's worth it in the end.

    I had a triceps injury that went from elbow to shoulder a couple of years ago and my range of motion was very limited at first -- I spent half of a year in physical therapy, continued my at-home exercises on my own for the next half of the year, and by the time a full year had passed since injuring myself, I was able to do things I hadn't even been able to do before my injury. I was amazed at how well physical therapy had really helped me not only on the path to recovery but also on the path to progress. I'd wanted to quit therapy so many times during those 6 months because recovery was rough, but I'm glad I stuck with it because I've come out the other side of it so much stronger.

    So, my advice is just to wait and work things out with your physical therapist. I know how incredibly frustrating it can be to be slowed down by an injury, but patience will provide the better outcome.
  • nchase3
    nchase3 Posts: 7 Member
    I bought an excercise bike when I had my shoulder op. (6th March and only can only just get my arm behind me to undo my bra now!) Don't ignore advice, I did and it did me no favours!

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