Grandma's Ninja Warrior Diary: The Rotator Cuff Culprit



So, just when I think my rotator cuff overuse has worn off and I can go back to using it for strenuous activities, I immediately strain it again. Finally, I figured out how!

Months ago, I had installed a pull up bar across the bedroom door so that I could try to pull myself up (nope, I cannot do that yet -- you would think after 18 months, it would be easy, but it is still out of reach). Clearly, I need to build stronger should muscles and lose some more weight so I have less to pull.

Nonetheless, I try. Finally, after the last complaint from rotator cuff, I put two and two together: it was the frequent trying to lift more than I can that has been straining the rottor cuff. That makes sense since I need 60 pounds of assist on the machine at the gym. That means, I have been asking my rotator cuff to take on those 60 pounds that my shoulder msucles cannot list. Light dawns!

So, I am increasing my pushups, my work on the machine with safe assists, the carious shoulder machines -- and enrolled in a rock climbing class that starts July 9. Gotta get down to business of being able to handle pull ups with eas and without injury or strain.

Knowledg is 99% of the battle, and this battle is won. I now know what is happening.

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