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Potential Shoulder injury upon return to the gym, what to do?

  • 03-06-2016 12:41PM
    #1
    danielgalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭danielgalway


    Hi,

    I was in the gym on Monday and when I arrived home I noticed an issue with my right shoulder. It is now Friday, and I can still feel it. There isn't pain really, its more fatigue or a dull ache, that would be the best way to describe it. I have full range of motion in the right arm. I have noticed sharp pain here and there (even though sharp, not much pain at all, but it is noticeable).

    I have recently just returned to the gym after taking time off for final year exams. I am considering going to my GP about this. I am fuming at the thought of being out of the gym for 6ish weeks or more. Is there a workaround? I have an interest in cycling which I could potentially do instead during the recovery period but that won't replace lifting weights.

    I did have a similar issue a few years ago. I took a number of months of the gym to recover and when looking back I think I took too much time off.

    I would really appreciate any help.
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  • #2
    Ty Fat Backyard
    Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Ty Fat Backyard


    Go to gp or a physio and don't be panicking til you find out the issue, they'll give you advice also


  • #3
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,813 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    If you don't know the problem, you don't know the solution and you don't know how long you might have to rest it.

    There may be a work around but I'd consider going to a physio to find out what the issue is and how, if possible, you can work around it.


  • #4
    thehamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,049 ✭✭✭thehamo


    Go to a physio/physical therapist get it looked at. Shoulders are often a symptom of something else going on in the body


  • #5
    danielgalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭danielgalway


    Thank you all for the feedback. I have an appointment with my GP on Tuesday morning. I think I will still visit a physio as well.


  • #6
    LuckyLloyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,743 ✭✭✭✭LuckyLloyd


    Remember that there are lots of things you can do in the gym that don't tax your shoulder. So even if your GP provides some bad news, no reason not to train. Infact, no reason not to get down there and do some lower body focussed stuff before the GP visit. Good luck.


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  • #7
    Nervous Wreck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,115 ✭✭✭✭Nervous Wreck


    Wouldn't even bother with a GP; realistically they'll refer you to a physio. Just go to a physio imo.


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