I say that.. it could be worse! Managed to do spin, was guarded on my shoulder though for squats and push ups on the bike as I could feel it, but I shouldn't complain really. Its not painful as such, I am just aware of stiffness around it.
Spoke to Martin, one of the PT's, and he has said that he is concerned about how my body is coping with what I am putting it through. He thinks that I should drop the classes like LBT and xfit, so that I can concentrate on my technique, lower intensity and flexibility. I need to do exercise that encourages fat burn and circulation, he thinks that I need to improve the blood flow to my joints, tendons and ligaments as its just not right how often I injure myself and in so many different places.
He has suggested that I go on the cross trainer, walk on the treadmill with an incline, low resistance on the rowing machine and all for sustained, long periods of time but without pushing myself so hard. My body needs to work better basically and he thinks this will help. Either that or I will die of boredom before I break anything else!
I can do all my core strengthening and he has said I should try to do that everyday, I can also do strengthening on my legs and lower back whilst this shoulder improves. I have to concentrate really hard on doing it well and slow down the movements.
He has said that I can do my spin if I'm really desperate to, but no more than twice a week.. which is fine as I tend to only do it once a week or I cant fit anything else in. He really wants me to stop riding but that is not going to happen, competition season and for once, I am actually competing!
So now, I need to come up with some new routines and inspiration. I get what he is saying and I am going to do my best. I have a PT with Liam on Friday morning and he is aware of what's up with me so will tailor my workout around that. I am also going to book in for another session with Martin and the thera band/balance stuff as I enjoy all that and I can really feel the benefit from it.
Really gutted, I love the progress I have been making on my arms/shoulders and strength but I just have to suck it up I suppose. Means I should technically drop more fat, which is good and also get my abs stronger and more defined and hopefully shift the muffin top I love so much!
I am waiting to hear back from my parents friend who is an orthopaedic surgeon and he specialises in shoulders, handy! I have also contacted a physio that has been recommended to me and I can use my cash plan whilst I am working out how to bully my doctor into referring me sooner.. by work out, I mean pluck up the courage! I'm such a baby.
I also have some exercises that I can do that I found on the internet that are supposed to help. Ollie, one of the lads I work with, also knows a physio and he has said that I need to get a check for diabetes and thyroid issues as they are very common in people with frozen shoulder around my age! hmmm, I'm not convinced but I am going to book in for a full health screening anyway, cover everything off!
Plenty to think about, arm is aching now but I have done the exercises and iced it loads today, so not surprising really!
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