Can't lift arm

[thelastsonxx]

My left arm won't lift past my shoulder. It's been like this for weeks. I can't go to doctor so rest is all I can really do. Since I can't lift heavy I'm thinking of doing high reps on everything. Good idea?

[OldFartTom]

... won't lift past my shoulder... ... I can't go to doctor so rest ... ... ... I'm thinking of doing high reps on everything. Good idea?

You need to rest, so you're thinking of doing lots of reps.. hmmm not sure that adds up?

* What's the worst that can happen if you give your arms complete rest for 3 weeks?
* What's the worst that can happen if you continue to rep on a shoulder injury?

You've got to make a choice. which option above is the lesser evil.
You also know I'm going to say "go and see your doc" right?

[startingat56]

frozen shoulder

fix it now or pay the price later

[thelastsonxx]

Fix it how? I can't go to doctor.

[mtpockets]

frozen shoulder

I've gotten over many cold shoulders.




No Advice, just wishing you well, good luck op

[Dave76]

Shoulders can be odd. I once carved a Pumpkin for my kids on Halloween and the next day, I could't lift my left arm above my shoulder (I'm left handed and that's the hand I used on the pumpkin). I actually tried to play golf that day through difficult pain. Everything cleared up within a few days.

I have no idea what's wrong with your arm. Personally, I'd stop the lifting and look into PT exercises. If you can't afford a PT (physical therapist), do some Googling to find the exercises. I dislocated my left shoulder last summer. It hurt to move. I went to PT for 6 weeks and I was almost good as new. It still hurt but at least I had some ranges of motions. Most exercises consisted the use of rubber band resistance instead of iron. A few very light weight dumbbell raises, 5 lbs at most.

I guess I'm basically telling you to play it safe. Don't risk further injury.

[thelastsonxx]

Ok thank you for the reply.

[BS57]

I can't go to doctor.

Why?