7/1/2008
physical therapy
Physical therapy is going splendidly, and I’m in a lot less pain now. The thing is; I seem to need a lot of sleep for some reason…but things are coming into clear focus, and I’m able to think a lot more clearly during my waking hours.
Part of the magic is this tape that the physical therapist somehow managed to put together; which took the pressure off the throbbing joint. The tape is now off, but I guess in addition to applying cold packs twice a day and doing some strengthening exercises, the tape will be applied again.
I’m a big proponent of physical therapy; but you have to get someone who knows what they’re doing.
Luckily, he has pictures of the shoulder joint, and the associated muscles and tendons, and even the bursa itself…so he’s been explaining what he’s been doing.
What I’ve been surprised about is how the pain and muscle strain has gone into my neck and even into the middle of the back.
This is going to be much more of an intense recuperation project than I had originally thought; I thought it was only the shoulder.
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:39 pm
If one part suffers, the rest suffer too.
I’ll keep praying for your health - hoping for a full recovery!
July 2nd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
yeah! What you said!
Thanks, Hannah
September 4th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
That’s gotta be something bad Cao. I feel tingling sensation around my shoulders while reading your post. I am so sorry to hear you’re in great pain but glad you’re kinda okay now. Yes, it’s really true that you need professional help when it comes to things that are to be taken seriously. What are your strengthening exercises? Stretching would be the best way to lessen the sensitivity of pain and recovering. Here are some simple shoulder exercises that I know would benefit you and would help you recover fast;
-Pendulum exercise: Perform exercise by bending forward, allowing you arm to hang down towards the ground. Create small circles by rotating your hand slowly and effortlessly.
-Upper Back and Neck Stretches: Poor posture caused by your shoulder injury create strains around you back and neck. This short, simple routine, if done several times a day, well help you relax your upper body. Sit comfortably on a desk chair, open your feet wide and bring your arms inside your legs. Wrap your legs with your arms, slowly reaching your calves and grabbing your hands onto your ankles while gently pulling your hands to bring your shoulders open and stretch your upper back. Maintain your position for 30 seconds.
You can find more simple exercise routines for your shoulders, back and neck. Yet, before starting anything, it is quiet obvious and helpful to ask your physical therapist about it.
Hope you’ll be better soon Cao.