I'm 60, male, and went from 305 lbs to 215 lbs this past year (Jan to Jan) . I generally row 3 - 5 days straight and then take one or two days off. My pace is around 3.00 for 500 meters depending on how I feel. I row for 30 minutes, barely breaking a sweat. I've been doing this faithfully for over a year with no problems.
Lately I've been wanting to pick up my pace and intensity. I've kept my pace under 2:50 and I've extended my time to 35 - 40 minutes. However, my last "interval", I did this for 12 days straight. Now I've developed a pain and soreness in my right shoulder, the right side of my neck, extending down into the bicep and tricep of my right arm. I immediately laid off two days and then went back to a 3:30 pace, nice and easy. The pain is still there although not as bad. Now I've laid off for a week and I wonder how I should approach my workouts when I start back next week. I think my form is decent enough, although I've never had a coach or filmed myself so there's probably room for improvement.
Any help?
shoulder pain
Yellow Dog
I injured my shoulder last spring. It would get a little better, and I'd go back to my full routine, and it would start hurting again. This is called stupidity.
Finally I saw a doc, got an MRI, which disclosed a partial tear of one of the rotator cuff tendons. For the last 6-8 weeks I've been doing rehab exercises religiously. The shoulder is much better. By the way, rowing does not bother it, so I have been rowing all along.
I don't mean to suggest you've got the injury I have. Only take it easy coming back. If the exercise hurts, stop. That's not "good" pain.
You could google shoulder rehab and find some simple exercises that might help. Here's an excellent article from T-Nation, a bodybuilder site. In addition to getting good info, you can savor a bit of of bodybuilding weirdness:
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=818555
I'm 61. Parts break more easily than in old days and are much slower to mend.
I injured my shoulder last spring. It would get a little better, and I'd go back to my full routine, and it would start hurting again. This is called stupidity.
Finally I saw a doc, got an MRI, which disclosed a partial tear of one of the rotator cuff tendons. For the last 6-8 weeks I've been doing rehab exercises religiously. The shoulder is much better. By the way, rowing does not bother it, so I have been rowing all along.
I don't mean to suggest you've got the injury I have. Only take it easy coming back. If the exercise hurts, stop. That's not "good" pain.
You could google shoulder rehab and find some simple exercises that might help. Here's an excellent article from T-Nation, a bodybuilder site. In addition to getting good info, you can savor a bit of of bodybuilding weirdness:
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=818555
I'm 61. Parts break more easily than in old days and are much slower to mend.
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yahooyellow
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i actually just got an injury that sounds identical, going to doctor on thursday. Im 19 and really really prone to tendonitis, so i have no clue what it can be, ill let you know what he says about recovering it
Univeristy of the Pacific Men's Varsity 8 5-seat, Varsity 4 3-seat, Varsity Pair Stroke
21 6'5" 242lbs
1 minute pull: 371 meters
100: 15.5
500: 1:26.1
1000: 3:12.7
2000:6:36.9
5000:18:16.9
21 6'5" 242lbs
1 minute pull: 371 meters
100: 15.5
500: 1:26.1
1000: 3:12.7
2000:6:36.9
5000:18:16.9
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thomaspinckney
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- Joined: November 19th, 2007, 10:59 am
- Location: Gaithersburg, Md
Ignoring or "working around" an injury may worsen things. If you have an injury, you could end up with scar tissure/arthritus that may not occur IF you do things properly. It has been a constant battle for me with numerous injuries, illnesses over the years.
I have had rotator cuff surgery with similar symptoms. After the surgery & subsequent PT, the pain was still there. Followup at the Orthopedic doctor indicates (I have) bulging discs in my neck which were giving me the same symtoms.
I have bulging discs in my neck and lower back and a bad left shoulder (arthritus from the rotator cuff problems) along with a meniscus repair in my left knee. I am also recovered from lung cancer (no problems in 18 years after surgery & chemo) I still exercise but adapt my workouts so I feel no pain. After a while, our body tells us what to do. These injuries do not go away. However, you can make things better!
I've also battled diabetes, high blood pressure/ bad cholesterol. In spite of this, I feel that I'm in good health and have a pretty good quality of life at 63 years old. The reason I'm here today is that I go to my doctor and follow his instructions. Keeping my weight down has resulted in all of my "symptoms" getting better and most of (blood) tests indicating I am in a normal range.
Most of us treat our cars/pets better than we treat ourselves. I find it quite interesting that the one thing we stop when we hurt is the one thing that can help us - EXERCISE. Big mistake because we end up with muscle imbalances and hurt ourselves due to inactivity in a body part. A little PT may help you. Once you do it keep it up and hopefully things will get better.
So how does one "keep it(exerise) up year after year? Here are a couple of things I've done:
1. go to my doctor and follow his advice when necessary.
2. join a different health club every year or two. This keeps up interest. They money spent on a quality club (perhas expensive) will be saved later in less doctor bills.
3. occasionally, make an appointment with a personal trainer. When you pay for this service, most of us will show up to exercise. The key in exercising is to show up. Once you are there - you WILL work out.
Good luck.
I have had rotator cuff surgery with similar symptoms. After the surgery & subsequent PT, the pain was still there. Followup at the Orthopedic doctor indicates (I have) bulging discs in my neck which were giving me the same symtoms.
I have bulging discs in my neck and lower back and a bad left shoulder (arthritus from the rotator cuff problems) along with a meniscus repair in my left knee. I am also recovered from lung cancer (no problems in 18 years after surgery & chemo) I still exercise but adapt my workouts so I feel no pain. After a while, our body tells us what to do. These injuries do not go away. However, you can make things better!
I've also battled diabetes, high blood pressure/ bad cholesterol. In spite of this, I feel that I'm in good health and have a pretty good quality of life at 63 years old. The reason I'm here today is that I go to my doctor and follow his instructions. Keeping my weight down has resulted in all of my "symptoms" getting better and most of (blood) tests indicating I am in a normal range.
Most of us treat our cars/pets better than we treat ourselves. I find it quite interesting that the one thing we stop when we hurt is the one thing that can help us - EXERCISE. Big mistake because we end up with muscle imbalances and hurt ourselves due to inactivity in a body part. A little PT may help you. Once you do it keep it up and hopefully things will get better.
So how does one "keep it(exerise) up year after year? Here are a couple of things I've done:
1. go to my doctor and follow his advice when necessary.
2. join a different health club every year or two. This keeps up interest. They money spent on a quality club (perhas expensive) will be saved later in less doctor bills.
3. occasionally, make an appointment with a personal trainer. When you pay for this service, most of us will show up to exercise. The key in exercising is to show up. Once you are there - you WILL work out.
Good luck.