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I stopped doing Pilates because I thought it might be aggravating my neck and shoulder problems. Since core strength is so important for a triathlete, I searched for a replacement. I like the idea of using a stability ball. I was in Wal Mart looking at their exercise stuff, and saw a DVD workout called [...]
My shoulder pain is not any better despite physical therapy and rest. In fact, last week I was travelling, so I didn’t do any swimming or computer work, and I did my PT routine on a regular basis. Now, both my shoulders hurt more than ever. So, I’m trying a new strategy to just ignore [...]
I’ve been having Physical Therapy for my rotator cuff tendonitis. Here’s a site that shows the type of exercises that the PT gave me: Using resistance bands (thera bands)… http://www.orthoass…es.com/shoulder1.htm Here they are using dumbells (be sure to start with very low weight, like 1 pound)… http://familydoctor.org/265.xml If these exercises hurt, back off on the [...]
I’ve really missed blogging these last few weeks. The great thing about having a blog is that you can talk to your blog all you want, and it won’t get bored with you! I know my family doesn’t want to hear all about my triathlon stuff, so I try to not bore them with it [...]
I have not posted for a while because typing hurts my shoulder. the ortho dr took xrays of my neck and shoulder. I have an arthritic joint in my neck causing my hand numbness. I have a congenital condition in my shoulder called type ii acromioin, meaning the bones at the top of my rotator [...]
