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Having Shoulder Pain, Should I Avoid Lifting Weights?

hi I have very sore shoulder pain...........I am on a statin at a high level............I work out 2 times a day............either gym at noon and hockey at nite,,,,,,,,,,,,my right should is really sore...........I am 53 with a history of two hearth attacks............should I avoid lifting weights......or just certain types of weights............
Fri, 2 Dec 2016
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Hi. Sorry to hear about your problem. As far as your question is concerned. Perhaps you know the answer already. Yes if you are having some thing wrong (infection/inflammation) with your shoulder joint, it is a wise choice to give some rest. Its better that you should visit a local orthopaedic surgeon (for investigations for confirmative diagnosis of shoulder joint pathalogy and an appropriate prescription most probably of anti inflammatory agent). Also you mentioned two episodes of having heart attack. So as being a cardiac (ischemic heart disease) patient, its better to refrain youself from vigorous exercises (hockey) and heavy weight lifting. Such type of activities can provoke further cardiac event. I would suggest to have some brisk walk rather than these excercises. Hoping these few lines might help you. Wishing you best of health. Regards.
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Having Shoulder Pain, Should I Avoid Lifting Weights?

Hi. Sorry to hear about your problem. As far as your question is concerned. Perhaps you know the answer already. Yes if you are having some thing wrong (infection/inflammation) with your shoulder joint, it is a wise choice to give some rest. Its better that you should visit a local orthopaedic surgeon (for investigations for confirmative diagnosis of shoulder joint pathalogy and an appropriate prescription most probably of anti inflammatory agent). Also you mentioned two episodes of having heart attack. So as being a cardiac (ischemic heart disease) patient, its better to refrain youself from vigorous exercises (hockey) and heavy weight lifting. Such type of activities can provoke further cardiac event. I would suggest to have some brisk walk rather than these excercises. Hoping these few lines might help you. Wishing you best of health. Regards.