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CynnaminRye

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Hi All,

I'm new here but I've been training for about two years. Problem is I have an injury that keeps recurring in my left shoulder. I know my form is good...I train with my hubby who is well experienced but I can't seem to prevent it. Any suggestions? Also though I am quite trim I have jodphurs/saddlebags (don't you just love genetics? and even with cardio and body builders these buggers just seem to refuse to budge.:mad: Again any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

Cynn
 
Good suggestion kent. If a doctor clears you after xrays and maybe MRI....a GOOD physical therapist would be a great way to go. Just a consultation session or two should help plenty. Basic rule of thumb with women and shoulder impingements and injuries:

-You need to keep or gain good retraction. So most exercises you do should be in a pulling motion....not a push.
- Stretch only tight areas. If the muscle isn't tight....don't stretch it.
- Work on shoulder elevation, protraction, depression, and retraction....I know that's a mouthful. I've seen strength coaches like Mike Roberts and Eric Cressey....from t-nation.com demonstrate some of these movements. Too much verbage to give you in this reply.
- Never underestimate a good warm-up. A warmup is not just getting on a treadmill and getting a warm and cozy feeling (not even close) try googling "dynamic warm up" and "active isolated stretching"
 
Trainer ty - I think jumping in to an MRI is a bit extreme if you have not tryed, sports massage or acupunture.

I had a shoulder problem when I started, felt like pinching when doing incline bench and shoulder press. I had this for 3 years.

My mate fixed it forever with 2 massages and 2 weeks off training.
 
Thanks MK :D I've always wanted an excuse to try acupuncture or acupressure. Oh and I'm not totally sure but I think the injury is muscular...I doubt NHS would set me up for a MRI anyway. :p

Cynn
 
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