I was diagnosed with bilateral rotator cuff syndrone. Symptoms: pain, increasing weakness—unable to lift cup of coffee, opening doors, steering car, lifting, etc. Tried to correct using personal trainer familiar with problem, but was I unable to do the work because of the pain. Finally went to orthopedic surgeon for cortisone shots on both sides which reduced pain immediatly down considerably to 10 per cent and to zero next morning. The doctor said she wouldn’t give me the shots unless I followed up with an experienced physical therapist (PT) because relief from the cortisone shots are only temporary and treat the symptoms and not the cause. Good advice. I got to work with a PT who helped maintain my pain free status and I still workout regularly doing what I couldn’t with a personal trainer before the shots. Today my shoulder strength and range of motion are 100 per cent. Last July 2017 shortly after my 81st birthday I was diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis, and am not sure if related to shoulders. I am grateful for the wonderful medical care I have received for the past 10 months.

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