Can I still lift with tendonitis?

[adam49855]

I recently went to the doctor who told me my rear deltoids and biceps were being overworked in both arms. She never used the word "tendonitis" but did say my tendon's are inflamed. She told me to stop doing flys and bicep curls. When I do curls I don't feel any pain in my bicep, it's all in my shoulder. I've stopped benching, curls, flys, military press etc. I also took my first week off. If I rotate my arm around there is a snapping/popping sound in my shoulder. It doesn't hurt at all but I guess that means it's quite inflamed. I don't want to lose any of the mass that I've gained because I have worked very hard to get where I am. Are there any exercises that I can still do without aggravating this injury? Can I still do back? Can I do light bicep curls and lots of reps? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

[Tommy W.]

you can do whatever doesn't bother you. If it hurts dont do it.

[filsey23]

You could end up with a stress fracture if you push too hard with tendonitis. But, if what you're doing doesn't hurt, or hurts minimally, you'll probably be fine.

[adam49855]

Thank You for the quick reply

[FormulaGH]

I have tendonitis (left bicep), cortisone helps but I keep working out so It never goes away.

[Tommy W.]

I have tendonitis (left bicep), cortisone helps but I keep working out so It never goes away.

^^^^^^^^^^^Don't do this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[SummerSheep]

I have tendonitis (left bicep), cortisone helps but I keep working out so It never goes away.

Cortisone only weakens your tendons. I would not mention this to your doctor at all costs. Take another week off if you absolutely have to, in the long run it will only be a small bump in your road; continuing to workout with pain however could make it a dirt road.

[OnTheReg]

dude, i know this stuff is hard, but you have to consider the long run. believe me, lifting means more to my mental and physical health than anything...and i just had to take over 3 months off for an inconclusive shoulder injury. i was going crazy, but not nearly as crazy as i would have gone if i dealt myself permanent damage by being impatient. the doctor told me i was going to have to be more patient than a 23 year old...so i was.
trust me, take the time off...dont do ANY upper body. you're 19, you will heal up quickly if you didnt tear anything. you have your whole life to lift weights man...taking a couple weeks off isnt going to kill you. its going to make you stronger in the long run. dont let the meatheads tell you not to listen to the doctors...these are the same guys that wont be able to use their shoulders when they're 50.
this is a marathon, not a race, practice patience bro, you'll be fine. go running everyday if you need to burn the energy, thats what i did.

[Nick.EG3]

i had tendonitis in my right wrist, and it went away. now it is in my left wrist, because i would only wrap my right one since it hurt. It kills my wrists when i put the bar down after curling........... you just gotta train through the pain


it definetly hinders my bicep training... and i cant go as heavy because of it

[OnTheReg]

DO NOT train through the pain. That is terrible advice. You dont need to prove your toughness by working through anything...be the bigger person and do whats right...respect your body...dont trash it, you only get one.

Also...a wrist is a far different story than a shoulder. The shoulder is the most intricate and unstable joint in the body...it has the most range of motion and carries a considerable load. Tendonitis in your wrist is not going to kill you...that is a ridiculous comparison and I hope you disregard it.

Give yourself a chance to heal...if it doesnt improve, get an MRI. It probably will heal...let your body do its thing...right now you need to eat right and sleep alot.

[Juggernaut33]

I have tendonitis in both my knees from basketball. But I now make sure my knees are warmed up before squatting and I've still had great growth in my quads.

[JOHN GARGANI]

i had tendonitis in my right wrist, and it went away. now it is in my left wrist, because i would only wrap my right one since it hurt. It kills my wrists when i put the bar down after curling........... you just gotta train through the pain


it definetly hinders my bicep training... and i cant go as heavy because of it

YIKESABEE!!!!


Nicky, really, time to re-think that statement a little: you see, there is a difference between a GOOD pain and a BAD one, and you have to realize that difference.....

you should NEVER EVER have severe pain in your wrists after curling: if you do, it means you are mechanically putting your wrists in a disadvantageous position and it could lead to a serious wrist injury that will mean MONTHS of lay off time.....

you must find a variation, bar, etc or whatever, in which you do not feel any pain at all in the wrists......


the expression "NO PAIN NO GAIN" refers to MUSCLE BELLIES ONLY....and that is something that you get a feel for over time.....


No pain no gain, does NOT, emphatically NOT EVER mean pain in the joints of the body......


pain in any joint: wrist, elbow, knee, shoulder: means incorrect form for YOUR body......

[optimus1]

YIKESABEE!!!!

No pain no gain, does NOT, emphatically NOT EVER mean pain in the joints of the body......


pain in any joint: wrist, elbow, knee, shoulder: means incorrect form for YOUR body......

This is the best advice, because here's the reality. You're going to take a week or whatever off and the inflammation will go down. And once you start up again with your same routine, eventually, it's going to flare up again. Technique for your body is not necessarily a technique that you saw on youtube, or heck even what a trainer recommends. Technique is what gets you results and doesn't rip up important tissue in the process. Things like monthly (or more often) sports massage, saunas, icing, etc. can all help and are important things to consider as part of your program if you can afford them. But ultimately you need to look at changing your technique and adjusting your recovery time if you want to be in this for the long run.

[Beachman]

YIKESABEE!!!!


Nicky, really, time to re-think that statement a little: you see, there is a difference between a GOOD pain and a BAD one, and you have to realize that difference.....

you should NEVER EVER have severe pain in your wrists after curling: if you do, it means you are mechanically putting your wrists in a disadvantageous position and it could lead to a serious wrist injury that will mean MONTHS of lay off time.....

you must find a variation, bar, etc or whatever, in which you do not feel any pain at all in the wrists......


the expression "NO PAIN NO GAIN" refers to MUSCLE BELLIES ONLY....and that is something that you get a feel for over time.....


No pain no gain, does NOT, emphatically NOT EVER mean pain in the joints of the body......


pain in any joint: wrist, elbow, knee, shoulder: means incorrect form for YOUR body......

^^^This.

Ryanlusch, a marathon is a race. Jus sayin. But I still agree with you.

[OnTheReg]

^^^This.

Ryanlusch, a marathon is a race. Jus sayin. But I still agree with you.

thankyou, you're certainly right. how about a marathon...not a sprint.

you know what i mean.

[adam49855]

dude, i know this stuff is hard, but you have to consider the long run. believe me, lifting means more to my mental and physical health than anything...and i just had to take over 3 months off for an inconclusive shoulder injury. i was going crazy, but not nearly as crazy as i would have gone if i dealt myself permanent damage by being impatient. the doctor told me i was going to have to be more patient than a 23 year old...so i was.
trust me, take the time off...dont do ANY upper body. you're 19, you will heal up quickly if you didnt tear anything. you have your whole life to lift weights man...taking a couple weeks off isnt going to kill you. its going to make you stronger in the long run. dont let the meatheads tell you not to listen to the doctors...these are the same guys that wont be able to use their shoulders when they're 50.
this is a marathon, not a race, practice patience bro, you'll be fine. go running everyday if you need to burn the energy, thats what i did.

Thank you for your input. I am in the same situation when it comes to my mental health and lifting. It will be hard to take a couple weeks off but I will try. It just really sucks that I worked this hard and have to lose so much, but I know that if I heal up I can continue lifting , and if I keep working out I won't heal. Thank you once again for the advice.

[OnTheReg]

Thank you for your input. I am in the same situation when it comes to my mental health and lifting. It will be hard to take a couple weeks off but I will try. It just really sucks that I worked this hard and have to lose so much, but I know that if I heal up I can continue lifting , and if I keep working out I won't heal. Thank you once again for the advice.

no problem man. 2 weeks isn't bad, you'll be fine. after you hit each muscle group once or twice and work that soreness out, you'll be right there again. keep a strong diet, and run like crazy when you get pent up and anxious feeling....it works!

[04Cobra]

i had tendonitis in my right wrist, and it went away. now it is in my left wrist, because i would only wrap my right one since it hurt. It kills my wrists when i put the bar down after curling........... you just gotta train through the pain


it definetly hinders my bicep training... and i cant go as heavy because of it

Horrible advice. The more you aggravate the injury, the longer it will take to heal. I'm recovering from tendinitis in my left elbow right now, and I haven't been able to any bi or back exercises for over a month. I tried to work through the pain, and have had a serious set back because of it.

[thesparkly1]

Horrible advice. The more you aggravate the injury, the longer it will take to heal.

Agreed!

[hyde99]

I recently went to the doctor who told me my rear deltoids and biceps were being overworked in both arms. She never used the word "tendonitis" but did say my tendon's are inflamed. She told me to stop doing flys and bicep curls. When I do curls I don't feel any pain in my bicep, it's all in my shoulder. I've stopped benching, curls, flys, military press etc. I also took my first week off. If I rotate my arm around there is a snapping/popping sound in my shoulder. It doesn't hurt at all but I guess that means it's quite inflamed. I don't want to lose any of the mass that I've gained because I have worked very hard to get where I am. Are there any exercises that I can still do without aggravating this injury? Can I still do back? Can I do light bicep curls and lots of reps? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

I've got tendonitis in my wrist and it's ****. If your worried about losing your mass then just continue to eat the correct amount of food to maintain the same weight. A new study has shown that athletes in hospital don't lose very much muscle mass providing the continue to eat a consistent and large amount of protein and fat.

[stro50]

I am in the same boat.The snapping in the shoulders and he told me I had bicep dorsal tendonitis take a week of therapy and get back into it.I have the pain that goes from my shoulder bicep to my hand.Take Motrin before breakfast and again before bed prefer with food.I gained to much to lose it also.I read articles and others are working out still but keep it wrapped right But enough for blood to get through.It will help the swelling and ease up the pain.And go lighter on the weights I mean this will keep what you gained still worked And do it till you feel better.ALOT is from over working those muscles and what happens is you year the areas in the tendons a micro tear that's normal.Now this is what I read I am no doctor.And rest good at NIGHT take a increase of Glutamine,maybe so e bete ALANINE.Ice and heat.

[stro50]

I keep getting the tendonitis back.SO MY NEW THING AFTER RESEARCH WARM UP GET THE BLOOD FLOWING TO THE MUSCLES.DO STRETCHES ETC AND DO A FEW REPS LOW WEIGHTS .SAY YOU DO 60LBS AND 3 SETS OF 10.FOR WARM UP DO 25LBS OF 3 STOP DO ANOTHER MAYBE 5 AND GO INTO IT.I WASNT DOING THIS.COLD MUSCLES ISNT GOOD.BUT GOOD FOR A QUICK INJURY.ALWAYS START LOW AND WORK UP BUT IF YOU HAVE WHAT I DO TENDONITIS MAYBE KEEP WEIGHTS LOWER TILL IT HEALS AND FEELS BETTER

[stro50]

Workout but stretch the bad arm real good and easy.And do lighter weights cause you will feel the pain increase of you don't.ALOT is from overworked muscles.Sometimes the supplements we take we can keep going and going.But don't go over your normal workout.Cause that's how you get hurt.I know it's what I did.I was really pumped and I just take my BCAAS my fast absorbing whey and my casein that helps at night with the soreness.GET A ATHLETIC ARM WRAP THE K I ND THAT SLIDES OVER AND IT KEEPS THE AREA TIGHT TO KEEP SWELLING DOWN AND PAIN