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mlmanney
mlmanney Posts: 349 Member
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Ok so I need some advice. I have been trying to do my p90x with a shoulder injury (probably rotator cuff issue, wont know for sure until I see the Dr. later this week). I have been doing the lean version I am in week 4 of phase 2. I have been trying to do everything that doesn't involve the shoulder. so I have worked out on my treadmill on days that involve alot of shoulder/arms. today I did cardio x in place of core synergistics. I thought I could do it since arms was minimal but now paying the price. wondering if any of you out there have any suggestions(besides the obvious and see the Dr.). I don't want to give up, want to finish the 90 days! If anyone can give me any advice for how to do the last phase with a shoulder problem I would love to hear your suggestions!

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  • FitCoachTina
    FitCoachTina Posts: 12
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    From someone who had a torn rotator cuff and DIDN"T let it heal...give it the rest and time it needs. YES, it's frustrating, YES, you'll be sitting out a while but if you don't, it's sooooooo not worth it. I tore mine nearly 2 years ago and STILL have issues and pain with almost every workout. I finally had to let it rest almost 6 months after I stubbornly kept working it. Now, I can do just about anything but the pain can still come with overhead presses and the fast punches in Turbo Fire. I just have to listen to my body, take time off when needed, Aleve for pain and sleep with a pillow under my arm/shoulder. Don't do anything until the dr okays you!!!

    Tina K.
  • mlmanney
    mlmanney Posts: 349 Member
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    Thanks Tina! I am seeing the Dr. today. Hopefully It isn't serious. but know I have to lay off of it and have been doing mostly cardio workouts (anything that doesn't involve arms). Hope for good news from the Dr.
  • mlmanney
    mlmanney Posts: 349 Member
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    ok. so good news and bad news. good news is it is tendinitis in my left shoulder. bad news is no movements above 90 degrees or overhead allowed for 6-8 weeks.....so dang it I have to bail out of my p90x almost done with phase 2. only had a month left. guess I will to join the gym so I can have some variety of cardio.

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