Shoulder pain from strength training

Posted by thisnthat @thisnthat, Jul 1, 2023

Trying to make up for lost time (and bone!), maybe I went a bit too gungho on the push-ups and planks. On doctor’s advice, I have stopped all upper body exercise for the past two weeks, but the left shoulder pain does not seem to be lessening (only mild discomfort in right shoulder). And the pain is not horrible (maybe a 4/5 on a scale of 10), but it is annoying and has kept me from swimming as well. Seems worse in the morning after sleeping! And no, I do not sleep on that side.
Ibuprofen has been helpful, but not a longterm solution.

Since I also have UCTD, an autoimmune disease, I’m wondering if this is due to this instead? Anyone with any suggestions?

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ans | @ans | Jul 3, 2023

As an OT (Occupational Therapist) I would recommend you all seek out a good Orthopedic PT. Your typical General Practitioner, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine Physician is not well trained in the intricacies of the shoulder complex!! There is a lot to it!

thisnthat | @thisnthat | Jul 3, 2023

Hmm! Didn’t realize there was such a specialty as Orthopedic PT! Will have to request that.
My PCP ventured that I might have a rotator cuff tear and will refer me to an orthopedist and order an MRI in another month if not better. But I can see he is only guessing at this point. 😯