Tore muscle, I need alternatives to work out?!?
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vsbonetto
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Hello! Last week I tore a muscle on my upper right side of my back. This caused a lot of pain on my right arm and I am unable to have much movement. Doc told me to not work it out for at least six months. Lucky me
right when I started with my fitness goals! Has this happened to someone else out there?? Can someone give me some alternatives so that I can remain active and not lose too much of my progress? I need to work out! I just can't do anything with my arms.
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walking, exercise bike, lunges...so sorry....that must be painful!
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Ouch! That sounds painful! I'm sorry. I hope you heal quickly. Six months is a long time. Can you get a referral to a sports therapist who can advise you as far as what you can and can't do? Otherwise, I suppose anything lower body would be okay.0
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Ouch. Yeah, I'd probably just walk or do some stationary bike if it's ok on your back.0
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I did my shoulder and started walking. That led to some running and more running. I became a runner and enjoy it. I do go back to weights to get ready for ski season but only do moderate weight on Nautilus machines. I don't want to get hurt again, at 54 I don't heal very fast anymore.0
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