Shoulder injury/3rd week

[Ivy]

I have a shoulder injury and I am almost sure it was from overuse. Anyway I have been trying to baby my shoulder, I did the whole ice, ibuprofen, you know the deal. I haven't done any weights for those weeks, just being lazy, I plan to start working out the other parts of my body. Anyway, how long has it taken some of you to heal from a shoulder injury? My is healing, but it is taking a while

 

[lala1]

If it still bothers after such a long time, I´d go see a doc. Just had mine diagnosed as a problem with the AC joint...some kind of bone atrophy...anyway just to say that it could be a number of things and it´s good to have it checked out.

 

[JodelleFitzh20]

I've seen shoulders act up for months even with rest. Typically you want to rest it six weeks. Try some TENS therapy-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation
Rehab facilities and some chiropractors have them or you can buy your own unit. I've seen faster and more thorough recovery with these.

 

[Ivy]

Thanks for the responses. I will consider both. I have also been told that a shoulder injury can take quite awhile.