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Hi SA,
I've been quite inactive over the whole year but I was hoping to gain some input and experiences.
2 years ago, I took 6 weeks off training for a venture abroad. Something happened whilst I was there to my shoulder. When I came back and started training, the condition eventually became worse. I ended up going for Physio and it was terrible. I wasn't diagnosed properly.
At 70KG bodyweight I was shoulder pressing 48KG dumbells for 6 reps, clean and pressing 100KG+ and doing 50KG dips for 6 reps I stopped doing any kind of dips and pressing as I could feel a presence in the pain. I cut all these out for this year (10 months now) and stuck with large compound movements and switched my pull ups to chin ups. I've reached all my weight based goals and I want to move onto more functional and callisthenic based workouts such as muscle ups whilst maintaining a strong DL and squat.
I booked in an X-Ray and it turns out I have a AC Joint fracture. I visited the Orthopaedics yesterday and it didn't look nice. I have Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
I have 2 options. Live with it or get surgery. Some details on ACJ excision itself and the animation of the surgery which involves shedding of clavicle bone.
As with all procedures there are risks involved. Whilst I was with the consultant yesterday it just seemed a lot sounded a lot scarier than it probably is. The way she put it across was that it's degenerative, so it could get worse if I don't opt for the keyhole surgery.
I'm dreading it and I'm unsure on what route to take. Any experiences/advice?
Without stating the obvious, I'm not looking for medical advice.
Just a reminder: I've never had any injuries, I've always focused on form and I've paid attention to mobility/warm up routines. However, somewhere along the line, it got progressively worse. Sure, crap happens but it could have been avoided. Be smart
I've been quite inactive over the whole year but I was hoping to gain some input and experiences.
2 years ago, I took 6 weeks off training for a venture abroad. Something happened whilst I was there to my shoulder. When I came back and started training, the condition eventually became worse. I ended up going for Physio and it was terrible. I wasn't diagnosed properly.
At 70KG bodyweight I was shoulder pressing 48KG dumbells for 6 reps, clean and pressing 100KG+ and doing 50KG dips for 6 reps I stopped doing any kind of dips and pressing as I could feel a presence in the pain. I cut all these out for this year (10 months now) and stuck with large compound movements and switched my pull ups to chin ups. I've reached all my weight based goals and I want to move onto more functional and callisthenic based workouts such as muscle ups whilst maintaining a strong DL and squat.
I booked in an X-Ray and it turns out I have a AC Joint fracture. I visited the Orthopaedics yesterday and it didn't look nice. I have Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
I have 2 options. Live with it or get surgery. Some details on ACJ excision itself and the animation of the surgery which involves shedding of clavicle bone.
As with all procedures there are risks involved. Whilst I was with the consultant yesterday it just seemed a lot sounded a lot scarier than it probably is. The way she put it across was that it's degenerative, so it could get worse if I don't opt for the keyhole surgery.
I'm dreading it and I'm unsure on what route to take. Any experiences/advice?
Without stating the obvious, I'm not looking for medical advice.
Just a reminder: I've never had any injuries, I've always focused on form and I've paid attention to mobility/warm up routines. However, somewhere along the line, it got progressively worse. Sure, crap happens but it could have been avoided. Be smart
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