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Old 09-18-2008, 12:25 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I believe your on the right track.

Are you performing and scapular work? Retractions with your seated lat pull when you pinch your shoulder blades together or other exercise. I believe that it is the fatigue of these structures that may contribute to the soreness.

Here is a simple test you can perform which could isolate and help further diagnose this problem. When you are performing an exercise where your shoulders begin to burn try and pinch your shoulder blades together and see if the soreness resolves. (note: this is helpful for TOS sufferers as well-5kg)

If after performing the exercises and the pinching of the shoulder blades does not allow you to finish the set then report back and let us know the results.

Are you performing any shrug exercises?
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Old 09-18-2008, 12:17 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I believe your on the right track.

Are you performing and scapular work? Retractions with your seated lat pull when you pinch your shoulder blades together or other exercise. I believe that it is the fatigue of these structures that may contribute to the soreness.

Here is a simple test you can perform which could isolate and help further diagnose this problem. When you are performing an exercise where your shoulders begin to burn try and pinch your shoulder blades together and see if the soreness resolves. (note: this is helpful for TOS sufferers as well-5kg)

If after performing the exercises and the pinching of the shoulder blades does not allow you to finish the set then report back and let us know the results.

Are you performing any shrug exercises?
Thanks Yitmy, always looking for things that will ease the pain.
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Old 09-18-2008, 01:29 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I believe your on the right track.

Are you performing and scapular work? Retractions with your seated lat pull when you pinch your shoulder blades together or other exercise. I believe that it is the fatigue of these structures that may contribute to the soreness.

Here is a simple test you can perform which could isolate and help further diagnose this problem. When you are performing an exercise where your shoulders begin to burn try and pinch your shoulder blades together and see if the soreness resolves. (note: this is helpful for TOS sufferers as well-5kg)

If after performing the exercises and the pinching of the shoulder blades does not allow you to finish the set then report back and let us know the results.

Are you performing any shrug exercises?

I wish I had read this before my workout last night. I will give your suggestion a try during tomorrow's workout and report back on the results. Since I usually don't log onto the net over the weekend, I won't be able to report back until Monday. I do have a doctor's appointment tomorrow about a different matter, however. I plan on bringing this to her attention.

Since I am a very stubborn person, I decided to do my shoulder workout last night. I started with very light weights. As soon as I started to experience any buring sensation, I immediately stopped the exercise. I must report that I have a very small ache in my right shoulder today. The ache is in the muscle and not the joint.

Yes, I do perform shrug exercises. Perhaps it would help if I post my shoulder routine. Except for the addition of the one arm cable lateral raises, I have been using this routine for a couple of months. Please keep in mind that I increase the weigh on each set and target reps for 10-8-6.

One arm lateral raises x 2 sets
Seated Dumbbell Press x 2 sets
Bumbbell lateral raises x 2 sets
Dumbbell front raises x 2 sets
Dumbbel reverse flies x 2 sets
Cable upright row x 2 sets
Dumbbell shrugs x 3 sets
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Old 09-18-2008, 06:52 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Before I pass any judgement on your current routine I need to know the results of our experiment.

Again keep us posted.
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I saw the doctor on Friday, and she performed some movements tests to determine it there was any damage or injury. Everything seemed fine to her. Her recommendation was to take a week off from exercises that involve the shoulder muscles.

Yitmy, I did try the movement you recommended. Although my shoulders are feeling a bit better, I still feel the burning sensation, even when I pinched my blade together. I think I will lighten the load for the next week or so to give myself some time to heal.
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Sounds like a good plan!
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