I have a shoulder impingement and have read about hanging. I tried It but not like what you describe above. How long did it take to see results? Thanks
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I have a shoulder impingement and have read about hanging. I tried It but not like what you describe above. How long did it take to see results? Thanks
In late March I could not do push-ups, flat or incline bench without my shoulder yelling at me. The crazy thing is even free style swimming was painful and I use to swim 72-106 50 yrd laps four days a week.
Hanging ten to fifteen minutes(45-90 second durations) on workout days has helped more in six weeks than any pain med. I started being to hang fifteen seconds, now up to 120 seconds. Sleeping, the shoulder pain is backing off even sleeping on it.
Is your shoulder doing the grinding and popping stuff?
no popping very little grinding. I’ve done 2 prp injections and changed how I sleep a little and it’s better. I’m going to try hanging this week on a consistent bases. Thanks
I will find the video by the arthroscopic surgeon who treats pro golfers, tennis and baseball players. She the preacher of hanging and exercises I never practiced or thought of.
These two guys are not bad, they explain the theory.
they rock. I’ve read a bunch on hanging but didn’t apply myself correctly. After reading your post it made a lot more sense.
Since this is a shoulder injury thread, just thought I'd let you guys know what I'm dealing with:
And now for the other shoulder:
Suddenly, your shoulder issues don't seem so bad, eh?
The only thing I can't really do is supinated chin-ups. Actually, I can do them, but I experience left shoulder discomfort afterwards for some time. Pronated pull-ups are no problem, and they are part of my routine. Dips are also a breeze. However, I don't do lateral raises of any kind, but I don't know if it is because of my shoulder injuries or just because I hate to do them. Besides, that kind of movement has no evolutionary basis. Bicep curls also cause my left shoulder some discomfort, but I haven't done those in years because studies show they add no additional strength or size if suitable compounds are performed. And again, no evolutionary basis.
And now for the other shoulder:
Suddenly, your shoulder issues don't seem so bad, eh?
The only thing I can't really do is supinated chin-ups. Actually, I can do them, but I experience left shoulder discomfort afterwards for some time. Pronated pull-ups are no problem, and they are part of my routine. Dips are also a breeze. However, I don't do lateral raises of any kind, but I don't know if it is because of my shoulder injuries or just because I hate to do them. Besides, that kind of movement has no evolutionary basis. Bicep curls also cause my left shoulder some discomfort, but I haven't done those in years because studies show they add no additional strength or size if suitable compounds are performed. And again, no evolutionary basis.
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@Frederick Foresight what did the ortho recommend? you got some tears in there so I don't know how effective non surgical procedures like PRP will do. but PRP has done well for me and only 2 shots so far.
I finally have a referral to see an orthopedist for my left shoulder, I am still waiting to be called for an appointment. It took years to get an ortho referral. Until recently, they only gave me referrals for physiotherapy. It took some doing to finally get an MRI in late 2021, which showed structural damage.
I don’t really have any pain to speak of. And even though my right shoulder has issues, it doesn’t feel like it does. I was discouraged years ago from seeking surgery for it by my family doctor because I was advised that surgery could potentially cause more difficulty and discomfort. Crazy, right? The ortho at that time said that I was on the border of requiring surgery for my right shoulder. Coupled with what the family physician said, I passed.
But my left shoulder does not feel quite as “100%.” I still have mobility and strength except for the exercise noted earlier, but it doesn’t feel quite as stable. Also, I have to be more careful about flaring my elbow when straining for pushing movements. Any pulling apart from supinated chins are okay, even supinated rows.
I imagine I will finally have face time with an ortho by this summer. I am curious to know what he or she will suggest. Meanwhile, I live and work out as I have always done, sans the supinated chins.
My thoughts are that surgery is never a guarantee and I would do everything and anything to not get any surgical procedures done, but in the end PAIN determines what I will do. If your pain levels are minimal then you know which route I'd go. Good luck.