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Pain In Shoulder - and what not to do about it!

By Robert | July 16, 2008

I have a lady in one of my classes (name withheld to protect the innocent) who spoke to me after class the other day regarding some pain in her shoulder she was experiencing when doing some of the Pilates exercises. When lifting the arm to the side she was getting a sharp stabbing type pain running from the shoulder and then down the arm.

I explained I was not medically trained and could not advise her on how to treat the problem and that before she came back to class she must go and see her doctor or a physiotherapist to get the problem diagnosed. My preference is always to get them to go and see a Physiotherapist as doctors in this country tend to just prescribe anti inflammatory drugs and rest.

I had an idea as to what the problem might be but as I’m not a medical professional I can only recommend exercises that may be beneficial after it has been properly diagnosed.

The following week I asked again if she had been to see anyone to get the problem checked out. Ohh no she says I’ve decided it will be OK and will just work through the pain! I explained that I couldn’t allow that and she must go and get it seen to before she could come back to class.

Now call me stupid but I’d have got it looked at straight away.

This lady isn’t short of money she just couldn’t be bothered to go and get it checked out! If her dog was sick I’ll bet she’d have rushed it off to the vet quick enough yet when her own body needed help she just decided to leave it.

Don’t make the same mistake. A minor injury can turn into a major problem if left untreated. Treat yourself like you would any other family member go and get it sorted.

All the best,

Robert E Bartram.

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