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2005/06/10, 03:40 AM
It's been a while since I've posted here...
Back in September of last year, I got tendonitis in both my arms from working two jobs (waiting tables and working at a coffee shop). I could barely hold a cup without pain and/or shaking. There was also some nerve damage that I think was temporary. I would be holding things and accidentally let go. I went through physical therapy and reduced my workload, and took a month off the weights. It felt really good to ease back into working out after that, but I really have not been the same since.
At work, I notice that my strength is 1/3 of what it used to be. I hesitate to carry too much because I'm afraid of flare-ups. This has carried over into my workouts. I'm afraid to push myself to increase the loads I lift because of possible injury. I also am rather stale lately because I haven't been trying a whole lot of new exercises.
All this, paired with not eating well, and some personal issues, has me packing on some unhealthy weight. My sleep apnea is coming back (When I was 207 back in 2000, I had severe, life-threatening sleep apnea...I went down to 167 in 2001, and it went away...now I'm back up to 190). The sleep apnea has me tired all day, which in turn has me making illogical decisions such as eating unhealthy or skipping a workout.
I realize that I just vented with my long story there...I guess I've been feeling it. Does anyone have any input? Should I just push myself at the risk of injuring myself? Should I work less and work out more?
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2005/06/10, 08:05 AM
Tendonitis can be a b*tch to heal. I'm not sure it ever really goes away. I have it in my left shoulder and have gone through phys. therapy and massage, which both helped alot. When I'm working out, my left arm is definetely weaker, but unless I get real pain in my shoulder I still work out--but--I don't push through real pain--ever--! I do however adjust the weight so that I don't over stress the shoulder. I am to a point where I can bench press again and I do rot cuff pulls using cables to stregthen it. The bottom line is don't push through pain, but you need to keep it limber. You may want to go back to a doc or physical therapist to have it re-assesed.
As far as your other problems, sound like its time to re-focus, set some goals and get back to some good ole healthy living:) Why not set yourself up with a FT program and just adjust the training around your injury...that's what I do!
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Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
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2005/06/10, 09:54 AM
you should take time off if at all possible...
apply heat to the areas, and massage them lightly....some more Physical Therapy might be good also...keep going until you don't feel it...not until it's 'not as bad' or 'you can barely feel it'
I had flare ups that lasted for 6 months, until I took a 2-3 weeks off from gym completely.....hard....but def helpful...
if you did/do barbell curls, switch to DBs or EZ-Bar...
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