Two things eating at me right now... (Page 2/3)
BingB MAR 22, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:


Second: I was working in the garage, and tore something fierce in my shoulder now that I'm in my mid to late 40s. It's been hurting like a ***** for almost 2 months, and I absolutely refuse to go to the doctor, because I'm sure it'll get better. I do all the tests I see on YouTube... probably a torn rotator cuff (or something). Last Sunday, I decide I want to be lazy, but end up not, and I edge, weed-weedwack, mow the yard, rake the entire yard and then back all the leaves (back to the trashcan again), then use the blower, then help my daughter on her car, and then I decide to pressure wash the entire front porch and sidewalk, and then clean the house, and then I also changed the oil in my wife's car, and some other stuff. I'm sore AF... and not Air Force. But I woke up Monday, and all my shoulder pain is gone. Completely went away. Nothing hurts. After 2 months of shoulder pain, I do a bunch of outdoor stuff, and all the pain is gone. Explain that?





I had the exact same experience. With my injury I could use my arm as long as I kept my elbow tucked in close to my side. I was awkward to work like that, but my shoulder worked good enough that I was not going to get surgery or anything. Then I noticed that when I did a lot of work my shoulder would actually feel better instead of worse. It was like physical therapy. Problem is that I did not know exactly how to exercise to help instead of make things worse.

I suggest that you see a doctor and get a referral to a physical therapist. Once you go and learn how to do the exact therapy you need you can usually do it yourself at home. You are too young and active to have a bad shoulder the rest of your life. Even though I can use my shoulder pretty well know it still bothers me in certain positions to do simple things with my hands above my head.
Patrick MAR 22, 07:13 PM
I dislocated both of my shoulders 30 years ago. My left shoulder in particular caused me grief for years. For me, it turned out that lying under my Fiero(s) while working on them was the remedy I needed. How so? Because of the cramped conditions and very limited ground clearance, I was forced to push and pull and tug and twist with my arms extended over my head, although because of lying down, my arms were stretched out horizontally. Hopefully you get the picture. Anyway, that was the "physiotherapy" that finally make my shoulders feel a whole lot better. Sore joints often need to be stretched and worked, not babied.

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maryjane MAR 23, 08:58 AM
Well, there ya have it, straight from Dr Patrick..

I heard it would go easier if they call it a 'procedure'.
Patrick MAR 23, 05:55 PM

The above "procedure" is great for lower back pain!
MarkS MAR 24, 08:01 AM
FREEDOM!!!
pokeyfiero JUN 21, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:


The above "procedure" is great for lower back pain!



It is only a temporary relief.
I find you need to it often and must stay stretched for an extended period of time to have any lasting results.

The real problem is the tortures guild is demanding higher wages and they are against any increase in the duration of torturing.
Because of this I find the use of muscle relaxers more effective and economic.

Patrick JUN 21, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by pokeyfiero:

Because of this I find the use of muscle relaxers more effective and economic.



I keep a ready supply of Ketorolac on hand for when my lower back issues (spasms, extremely sharp pain) flair up. Works very well for me, but it isn't something to be taking for any extended period.
PhatMax JUN 22, 10:12 AM
One time i thought I tore trap muscle….couldnt lift my arm at all….pain shot down the back of my arm ….burning.
Went to the chiropractor….he had what looked like a gun with a rubber door stopper at the end. He cocked it, found a rib in my back…shot that sucker a few times and …holy crap all the pain was gone and I could lift my arm …crazy.

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TheDigitalAlchemist JUN 22, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:
Sore joints often need to be stretched and worked, not babied.




Folks tend to baby the parts that hurt, which leads to increased immobility. This clip explains one reason why... xoxo
TheDigitalAlchemist JUN 22, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by PhatMax:

One time i thought I tore trap muscle….couldnt lift my arm at all….pain shot down the back of my arm ….burning.
Went to the chiropractor….he had what looked like a gun with a rubber door stopper at the end. He cocked it, found a rib in my back…shot that sucker a few times and …holy crap all the pain was gone and I could lift my arm …crazy.




I had a similar situation, and I went to a Makerfaire and there was a booth that was offering free "Rapid Release" therapy, they stuck that thing on my back and within 30 seconds, I was totally cured. I think it was a trapped nerve, I forget. I ended up buying one of them online and 'went to town' on a bunch of "problem areas", and it just loosened up and I haven't had any pain since. I have flat feet and had plantar fasciitis, tried all sorts of insoles and therapy, but a few 5 minute treatments of that rapid release gun, and I haven't had foot pain in about 5 years. Good stuff. It's more than just an expensive vibrator. well, it IS a vibrator, but its like a vibrator jacked up to like one million...

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