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Starting working out again question.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:02 am
Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:02 am
So I have decided that I needed to start working out again however I am in a bit of a pickle and am looking for some advice.
I have had 3 shoulder surgeries (2 right labrum repairs and 1 left labrum repair). I recently had an MRI on both again since I am still hurting even after limited activity.
The MRI showed a tear in the rotator cuff with bone spurs and either very little to no cartilage on the left shoulder and basically the same on the right shoulder just minus the rotator cuff tear.
I was wondering if bands would be a better option than weights. Im not looking to join a gym yet as I am trying to gradually get back into working out and I figured gyms would be packed soon.
I've started cutting back on the beer and started upping my water intake during the day.
My biggest concern is getting back to lifting. I appreciate any advice.
I have had 3 shoulder surgeries (2 right labrum repairs and 1 left labrum repair). I recently had an MRI on both again since I am still hurting even after limited activity.
The MRI showed a tear in the rotator cuff with bone spurs and either very little to no cartilage on the left shoulder and basically the same on the right shoulder just minus the rotator cuff tear.
I was wondering if bands would be a better option than weights. Im not looking to join a gym yet as I am trying to gradually get back into working out and I figured gyms would be packed soon.
I've started cutting back on the beer and started upping my water intake during the day.
My biggest concern is getting back to lifting. I appreciate any advice.
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Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:11 am to dupergreenie
Do Stem Cell treatment, fully recover.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 9:01 am to dupergreenie
honestly you are either gonna have surgery or you are going to have to do something like stem cell treatment or bpc/tb500
as far as bands...man truthfully bands put a lot of tension at the top of a movement, actually more than weights do. i would maybe try it and start doign some rehab but with little to no cartilage you are going to be in pain.
as far as bands...man truthfully bands put a lot of tension at the top of a movement, actually more than weights do. i would maybe try it and start doign some rehab but with little to no cartilage you are going to be in pain.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 9:26 am to lsu777
Yeah I know I need shoulder replacements but my main question was would the bands be better than free weights.
I miss working out and since I stopped my hobby became drinking and watching YouTube videos.
I appreciate the help.
I miss working out and since I stopped my hobby became drinking and watching YouTube videos.
I appreciate the help.
This post was edited on 11/28/23 at 10:21 am
Posted on 11/28/23 at 9:57 am to dupergreenie
The good thing about bands is not having an actual weight in your hands if you have to bail on a lift. Physical therapists recommend a bunch of band work for this reason. I've been through two rounds of PT, for disc issues in my neck and back. The heaviest weight I ever used there was like 5-8 lbs. Go on Amazon and get a set of bands. You can do plenty of arm/chest/back work with those to start out, and they're fairly cheap, much cheaper than a set of weights.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 10:06 am to dupergreenie
From the hobby replacement standpoint:
Start walking an hour a day and limit as much sugar as you can until you figure out the lifting aspect. That’ll get you going in the right direction.
Start walking an hour a day and limit as much sugar as you can until you figure out the lifting aspect. That’ll get you going in the right direction.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 10:20 am to pwejr88
I appreciate all of the advice.
I have already started to cut back on beer but didn't realize how much sugar I was taking in until you mentioned it. I guess it will be sugar free red bulls from here on out.
I have already started to cut back on beer but didn't realize how much sugar I was taking in until you mentioned it. I guess it will be sugar free red bulls from here on out.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 1:35 pm to dupergreenie
I lost 15 pounds by only eliminating sugar in drinks.
Splenda in coffee and tea.
Coke became Coke Zero.
If you’ll keep protein high, you’ll lose fat around muscles, which will remain, and you’ll look bigger without yet building muscle.
Splenda in coffee and tea.
Coke became Coke Zero.
If you’ll keep protein high, you’ll lose fat around muscles, which will remain, and you’ll look bigger without yet building muscle.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 2:06 pm to pwejr88
Yeah I think the sugar in coffee has gotten me over the last several months. I was never a huge coffee drinker but my coworker is and we stop for coffee before we get to the job. So I might change to splenda or swap to a sugar free energy drink.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 8:12 pm to dupergreenie
Stem cells therapy data overall does not support it's efficacy and true stem cell treatment is $$$. If it's not expensive, you're not getting stem cells. PRP, which is very different, has not been shown to be beneficial in the vast majority of randomized blinded trials evaluating its use.
I would recommend starting with physical therapy
I would recommend starting with physical therapy
Posted on 11/28/23 at 9:46 pm to dupergreenie
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dupergreenie
Start learning how to move again. MovNat has changed my life. I lost 25# just by practicing natural movements. Once you get used to moving again start incorporating other fitness routines. I also do rucks at least a couple of times a week. Below is a link to get started with MovNat. Tons of free content on youtube. Sign up for the weekly practices (work outs).
MovNat
Good luck.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 10:39 pm to dupergreenie
quote:
I guess it will be sugar free red bulls from here on out.
I wouldn’t drink that shite either tbh.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 1:39 am to dupergreenie
I keep a box of 5 hour energy in my truck. If I need a little boost I take one. They get me going. Another thing, get you a Garmin watch, it’ll keep up with your steps and it’s kinda a little motivating.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 6:49 am to La Place Mike
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MovNat.
This is something else that I need. Im not sure how my shoulders would hold up with some of those exercises but I'm sure you could modify it.
I was actually going to start com up my back bedroom to do some stretching in the morning to see if that would help take care of my sciatica pain.
I appreciate the help.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 6:50 am to FieldEngineer
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wouldn’t drink that shite either tbh.
I'm saying that i am going to be giving up the sugary drinks.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 7:46 am to dupergreenie
you can drink all the zero calorie drinks you want...ignorant people are going to say ignorant shite about it.
as far as physical therapy...it may help with overall movement but its not going to fix your shoulder with what you have going on.
injections may help some but surgery is best bet by far.
as far as physical therapy...it may help with overall movement but its not going to fix your shoulder with what you have going on.
injections may help some but surgery is best bet by far.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 8:32 am to lsu777
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you can drink all the zero calorie drinks you want...ignorant people are going to say ignorant shite about it.
This. Is it the most healthy thing in the world....probably not. But I listened to a podcast the other day with a someone discussing studies where those who drank diet soda were more successful than those who drank just water when attempting the same diets. Basically the thought is that 0 calorie soda helped to fill those sweets cravings and people stayed away from snacking on unhealthy junk. Whereas the water drinkers had a tougher time staying away from the empty calories, therefore had a higher failure rate.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 8:40 am to dupergreenie
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I'm saying that i am going to be giving up the sugary drinks.
That’ll help a ton, depending on your current intake. I’m just not a fan of energy drinks.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 8:51 am to Jon A thon
yep in the studies those that used diet drinks lost more weight than those that only drank water.
im not a big coke person but do like white monsters. either are fine though in the grand scheme
im not a big coke person but do like white monsters. either are fine though in the grand scheme
Posted on 11/29/23 at 8:53 am to FieldEngineer
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I’m just not a fan of energy drinks.
can i ask why?
everyone likes to make them out to be some boogie man yet nothing in them is unhealthy unless you are not used to that amount of caffeine or are an athlete. in general caffeine is very good for all cause mortality.
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