Need Assistance

aj_mlk · 09-19-2008, 01:51 PM

I have a shoulder and chest injury that caused me to need surgery. The injury caused the doctors to need to take 90% of the muscle out of my left shoulder and chest. I am asking for recommendations on how to stabilize the shoulder so I can try strengthening the muscle that I have left. The shoulder also dislocates when to much pressure is put on it. The dislocations makes it difficult to actually lift to failure. Thank You

mybody001 · 09-19-2008, 01:53 PM

wow seriously bro, i'm not even going to suggest anything that i'm not sure of, go to a doctor.

aj_mlk · 09-19-2008, 01:57 PM

I have gone to doctors they don't think there is anything to do. I am trying to get input from people with a more optimistic outlook.

mybody001 · 09-19-2008, 02:15 PM

there is nothing to do as in nothing you can do to strengthen it?

aj_mlk · 09-19-2008, 02:27 PM

I'm lifting weights but I can't seem to make any gains. Without being able to work till failure I can't seem to actually make any progress.

DJAuto · 09-19-2008, 03:23 PM

Right now, concentrate with low weights. Use rehab-type movements, which will strengthen the supporting musculature and tissues.

aj_mlk · 10-02-2008, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the input.

ironwill2008 · 10-02-2008, 09:17 AM

Have you talked with a sports medicine specialist? This may be your best course of action. I'm not qualified to help you.

phoebusapollo · 10-02-2008, 10:10 AM

see a sports doc, get a good physio for ongoing rehab.

try Pilates- no joke, they are CRAZY about scapular stability and the sheer effort of holding your shoulder down during the workout will help alot.

plus, a good view should cheer you up.

aj_mlk · 10-10-2008, 09:15 AM

thanks I'll look into pilates