My poor shoulders, any ideas?

[cezza30]

Hello

I went to the gym earlier and went on the leg press machine (the one where you lie down haha I'm so technical) and I've come home and I've got a rash on my shoulders

I've had it before after using this machine, as I think the pressure on my shoulders from the pads is causing the rash. It looks almost like a love bite kinda thing, but doesn't bruise up like that just disappears. Has anyone else ever had this? It looks pretty icky right now, maybe I should just avoid using the machine...

Just wondering if anyone else knows what I'm on about / has ever had this. I suppose I could try padding my shoulders up with a towel whilst using the machine, add some extra cushioning? Ahh who knows, I'm rambling now!!

Cheers for any ideas!!

 

[jenscats5]

You mean almost like a bruise, but red or reddish and maybe a bit spotty?? If so, I've gotten that too......I just wait for it to go away on it's own...

 

[badgergrl]

Yup....I get that too. The standing calf raise machine really does it to me.
No big deal. It will go away in a day or two.

 

[cezza30]

Yeah it's kinda like lots of little red dots, but none actually raised like spots, just little red marks. It normally does disappear after a day or so.

I'll just avoid the machines if I know I'm going out afterwards / the day after

Thanks!