I'm getting frustrated with physical therapy

[plifter]

I'm 6 or 7 weeks post surgery for my rotator cuff. I feel like I should be stronger than I am. I told my physical therapist that it felt like I was training for the special olympics. Maybe my ego is just too big.

 

[gettnlarge01]

Are you still doing the colored band exercises?

 

[plifter]

Are you still doing the colored band exercises?

Yep! That's the staple of my therapy.

 

[gettnlarge01]

It was about 3 months before they let me touch any type of weight.All I was doing was the color bands and some stretching exercises. How long are you going to be doing rehab?

 

[plifter]

It was about 3 months before they let me touch any type of weight.All I was doing was the color bands and some stretching exercises. How long are you going to be doing rehab?

The surgeon said to expect 3-4 months

 

[gettnlarge01]

Take your time with it and don't rush it. It would really sux to start all over!!! How did you mess it up?

 

[b fold the truth]

It is horrible being held back.

Yesterday my Doctor told me that I should think about getting involved in something other than sports, especially any type of strength or muscle sport for the rest of my life.

A blow that crushed me. I don't think I will ever see him again.

 

[plifter]

How did you mess it up?

It was just over use that built up over time. The bone spurs formed which in turn caused partial tears in the rotator cuff.

 

[georgie24]

speaking on wich my shoulder fucking hurt yet again. time to see yet another doctor for the 10th time = (


sux bro believe me i know!!

 

[H_T_]

i went thru that after recovering from a spinal injury. was never officially cleared, but i started taking up weights again anyway. it was a terrible feeling walking into a gym weighing 240 and getting a whole 7 reps with 135 on the bench. it may well take you several months before you feel the slightest improvement. but this isn't a test of your physical ability. it's a mental challenge...

 

[gettnlarge01]

this isn't a test of your physical ability. it's a mental challenge...[/QUOTE]
Best statement made!!!