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Title: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 02, 2008, 08:35:35 AM
Guys I need a little help here. I was doing kettlebell clean and press and one got away from me. Immediatley as I press I heard POP POP POP CAAARACK! I put the weight down and my adrenaline kicked in. I thouhgt I tore something because my arm felt weak as hell! I wake up this morning to a shoulder that hurts pretty much any way I push it but more if I use the rear delt.

Anyone have any experience with such things? I have a hard time just holding 100lbs with my left arm now and sometimes it pinches and just fails. I assume a rotator cuff injury and I can do the regular cuff exercises to help but should I ice it or something as well?

Thanks!
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: TopTraining on February 02, 2008, 10:13:13 AM
Best thing would be to see a doctor/physical therapeut who specialises in sports injuries asap.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Geo on February 02, 2008, 10:28:18 AM
Guys I need a little help here. I was doing kettlebell clean and press and one got away from me. Immediatley as I press I heard POP POP POP CAAARACK! I put the weight down and my adrenaline kicked in. I thouhgt I tore something because my arm felt weak as hell! I wake up this morning to a shoulder that hurts pretty much any way I push it but more if I use the rear delt.

Anyone have any experience with such things? I have a hard time just holding 100lbs with my left arm now and sometimes it pinches and just fails. I assume a rotator cuff injury and I can do the regular cuff exercises to help but should I ice it or something as well?

Thanks!

I think the first thing you should do is give it some time and figure out if it's connecting tissues that ya sprained or if the problems in the muscle itself....

alot of time I tend to push the panic button and asume the problem's worse than it really is
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 02, 2008, 02:15:59 PM
Sorry GEO but i strongly disagree,

The first thing you need to do is go see the Doc. Walk in, don't call for an appointment, just walk in.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Geo on February 02, 2008, 02:21:09 PM
Sorry GEO but i strongly disagree,



I hate you !
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 02, 2008, 04:28:55 PM
LMFAO!  ;D
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Vet on February 02, 2008, 05:35:50 PM
Sorry GEO but i strongly disagree,

The first thing you need to do is go see the Doc. Walk in, don't call for an appointment, just walk in.

I agree with Nash and disagree with GEO also.   Get your ass to a doctor ASAP. 


When I was a Freshman in college way back when, I tore my rotator cuff in my left shoulder.  It was stupid really.  I was working behind the neck presses with 185.  I worked up to my max set (something like 8 or 10 reps, I don't remember), did the weight and then decided to do a down set with 135 for 10.   I took the bar off the the rack from my spotter, did the first rep, the bar got a bit out of line, on the second rep it popped and it was like a zipper ripped in my shoulder.   The bar went to the back of my neck and sat there.  I called for my spotter to take the bar, but he was staring at some chicks ass on the other side of the gym.  I went ahead and pushed the weight up and racked it.   My left biceps was completely deflated along with my rear deltoid.  It thought for sure I had torn my biceps.  It was a bit better the next day and I had limited health insurance, so I dinked around with it for a few weeks.  I shouldn't have. 

Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: chaos on February 02, 2008, 06:40:45 PM
I'm going with the majority here......Geo's an idiot.













































Oh, yeah, go see a doctor!
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: chris_mason on February 02, 2008, 07:51:43 PM
I hope you get better quickly!
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 03, 2008, 11:03:33 AM
Thanks everyone (even Geo).

The night I did it, it felt okay. The next day, yesterday, it felt like I had beaten my shoulder into the wall for an hour. Took some pain killers and it was okay. Today it is mildly sore and I get a little pop in it but this is not out of the ordinary. I always have that popping sensation but now it feels a little sore. I have been doing rehab exercises with bands and that definately helps. I dont have insurance fellas, not a getbig rich boy either.

Seriously guys, I want to treat my shoulder like glass right now so I will be doing rehab and not pressing for a couple weeks at least. I can go without pressing and come back just fine though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as far as rehab goes, thanks.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: thewickedtruth on February 03, 2008, 11:16:12 AM
Thanks everyone (even Geo).

The night I did it, it felt okay. The next day, yesterday, it felt like I had beaten my shoulder into the wall for an hour. Took some pain killers and it was okay. Today it is mildly sore and I get a little pop in it but this is not out of the ordinary. I always have that popping sensation but now it feels a little sore. I have been doing rehab exercises with bands and that definately helps. I dont have insurance fellas, not a getbig rich boy either.

Seriously guys, I want to treat my shoulder like glass right now so I will be doing rehab and not pressing for a couple weeks at least. I can go without pressing and come back just fine though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as far as rehab goes, thanks.

dude my shoulder does the same shit...

I do ALOT of band work EVERY day with stretching and warmups in the morning and before bed since it seems to always stay tight and i've had zero problems with it. When I did it initially.. .i took 5 and 10lb dumbbells and did alot of rotator movements and raises to keep blood in it and keep it rebuilding itself twice a day. took 6 months but I got back to powering away.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: ripitupbaby on February 03, 2008, 01:51:54 PM
Sorry to hear about this Lift.  Be sure to nurse it as much as you need do, TAKE IBUPROFIN regularly for a few days at least, and do as much rehab work as you can. 
Hope you feel better soon!! 

Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 03, 2008, 03:06:08 PM
Sounds to soon to do any rehab. take a week off, then go back and start rehab work.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Geo on February 03, 2008, 03:08:25 PM
Thanks everyone (even Geo).

The night I did it, it felt okay. The next day, yesterday, it felt like I had beaten my shoulder into the wall for an hour. Took some pain killers and it was okay. Today it is mildly sore and I get a little pop in it but this is not out of the ordinary. I always have that popping sensation but now it feels a little sore. I have been doing rehab exercises with bands and that definately helps. I dont have insurance fellas, not a getbig rich boy either.

Seriously guys, I want to treat my shoulder like glass right now so I will be doing rehab and not pressing for a couple weeks at least. I can go without pressing and come back just fine though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as far as rehab goes, thanks.

so I guess I was right afterall.......

I know each and everyone of you in this thread will want to clear your conciences with a heart felt apology, and you can do so via PM as to keep all of your pride intact !



that is all !

 ;D
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 03, 2008, 03:13:21 PM
Nah, your still wrong.

As for the no health insurance try talking in spanish, they get free medical. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 03, 2008, 04:24:57 PM
Sorry to hear about this Lift.  Be sure to nurse it as much as you need do, TAKE IBUPROFIN regularly for a few days at least, and do as much rehab work as you can. 
Hope you feel better soon!! 


Thanks Rip! Will take it easy on the rehab for now, just bands.

Sounds to soon to do any rehab. take a week off, then go back and start rehab work.

Yeah, I dont want to get right back into things but I will be using my bands to stretch a little and keep my joints lubed. Im gonna hit the hot tub and get some extra cardio in while this heals. At least I get a chance to rest! ;D
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: ripitupbaby on February 03, 2008, 05:03:59 PM
so I guess I was right afterall.......

I know each and everyone of you in this thread will want to clear your conciences with a heart felt apology, and you can do so via PM as to keep all of your pride intact !



that is all !

 ;D



hahaha check your pms dude.   ::)

Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Vet on February 03, 2008, 06:02:02 PM
Nah, your still wrong.

As for the no health insurance try talking in spanish, they get free medical. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

You know, I tried that..... but for some reason the nurse didn't believe my red hair and green/hazel eyes as being spanish.   So i switched to German.  It still didn't work.......   >:(   >:(   ;)  :D
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 03, 2008, 07:18:18 PM
My plan "could" have a few flaws.......
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Vet on February 03, 2008, 07:57:37 PM
My plan "could" have a few flaws.......

Better to try and fail than not try at all.   ;D
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 05, 2008, 12:36:07 PM
Just a little update. It feels a lot better but is still sore and pinches a little. No where near as bad as it was but still have to be careful.

As per advice I have been given, I havent been to the gym since it happened. I have done cardio and light band stretching as well as taken ibuprofen, iced and heated it. A hot shower makes it feel almost brand new.

I will give it until this weekend and then get in the gym for some embarrasingly light exercises.

Thanks again, everybody!
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 05, 2008, 05:30:20 PM
 Is this your excuse to not compete in the 500lbs deadlift challenge?
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 05, 2008, 08:38:27 PM
 Is this your excuse to not compete in the 500lbs deadlift challenge?

Hahahah! How did I know that was coming?!?! I will still do it even if I tear my arm to shit, just for you nash.

I have until the end of the month, I should be alright by then. I WAS planning on doing the vid last sunday but on sat I busted my shoulder so....

Whats your excuse, nash? ;D
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 10, 2008, 06:48:02 AM


Whats your excuse, nash? ;D

Ummm, detached left biceps tendon on Nov 3rd attempting a 725lbs deadlift. Surgery on Nov 14TH.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: DREWSDAD on February 11, 2008, 11:56:14 AM
THIS IS MY FIRST POST ON THIS BOARD AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO DO IT THAN CALLING NASH A CRY BABY. I HAPPEN TO TRAIN WITH NASH AND CAN ALSO RELATE TO THIS POST ABOUT INJURIES. I AM GOING BACK IN FOR MY SECOND SURGERY TO REPAIR A RUPTURED QUAD TENDON. I POPPED BOTH OF THEM LAST MARCH IN A MEET AND THE FIRST OPERATIONS DIDNT WORK FOR WHAT EVER REASONS. I HAD THE LEFT ONE RE-DONE ON NOVEMBER 19 LAST YEAR AND I GO BACK IN THIS WEDNESDAY TO HANDLE THE RIGHT ONE.

  DD
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 11, 2008, 03:57:57 PM
Nash would demolish us if he came in, hahaha!


Little update for me. I finally did some rotator cuff therapy with just 10lbs and it felt ok. The only time I get pain is when I let my elbow bend and Im holding weight at any angle. Feels much more solid but still weak and pinches in bad positions. I cannot get into squat position because my arm wont go back that far right now. Lots of Leg Press workouts to come!  :-\

I think I can press light weight but holding huge amounts RIGHT NOW is bad news. My video will come down to the wire for the 500 DL, but in 2 weeks I should be okay I think. Either way, Im getting the vid in!
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: nasht5 on February 11, 2008, 06:06:08 PM
Do rotator therapy with 1-3lbs, anything over that and your incorporating the larger muscle groups and missing the rotator muscles.

your right, if i was healthy, i would demolish the board.
Title: Re: No injuries in years, until now.
Post by: Stubborn on February 11, 2008, 06:49:39 PM
You'll get your chance, next time.

Thanks for the info!