Shoulder & Bicep Impingement
As a regular weight lifter I aggrevated my right bicep. The impingement is right at the inner elbow right below the bicep belly. I managed to work through the pain but now my right shoulder has developed an impingement. My understanding is that it may very well be tendinitis, as the bicep and the shoulder tie in. The pain is not even excruciating but only sets in after the work out. Doing overhead presses aggrevates both the bicep and the shoulder. I have backed off and would like to know what I can do to improve my situation. I do realize that rest is imperative but I wish to speed up the recovery as soon as possible in order to get back. Please kindly let me know your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you.
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mya
First thing to do is rest…good call. Next, ice, ice baby. Next is during your routines, once your calmed down stretch out those pecs. Body builders usually do so much “front” body work…like pecs…that the muscles become shortened and cause impingement. Also, your technique during your lifts can contribute to that too. So, check out your technique and correct it… I would really avoid pull downs behind the neck forever! Also, sounds like you need a good rotator cuff exercise program. Go to your Doc and get a script for PT and they can show you.