May I suggest an "Injury Talk" forum?
Anyway. I had an MRI of my left shoulder and here's what I was told (an X-Ray came up normal):
Findings:
There is mildly diffusely increased signal, thickening of the distal supraspinatus tendon consistent with tendinitis with no evidence of rotator cuff tear. There is no visible labral tear. The glenohumeral joint is normal, there is no significant joint effusion. There is slight increased fluid in the bicipital tendon sheath consistent with tenosynovitis.
The acromioclavicular joint is normal. The undersurface of the acromion is flat. There is an acromial spur. The acromion is severely laterally downsloping. There is no significant marrow signal abnormalities and the visualized muscles are normal.
Impression:
1. Mild supraspinatus tendinitis
2. Mild bicipital tenosynovitis
3. Severely laterally downsloping acromion contributes to impingement
-- End of report --
So, I knew about #3. I was told about that during my boxing days. It can be fixed with surgery - they shave the bone down - but I'm not fighting Mike Tyson any time soon. Also, I'm not a competitive body builder, so it's not detrimental that I can be a full-fledged muscle-head, although I'd like to be...
Anyway. For #1 and #2, can anyone out there recommend exercises? They want to send me through physical therapy but I'd rather spend my money on supplements.
Anyway. I had an MRI of my left shoulder and here's what I was told (an X-Ray came up normal):
Findings:
There is mildly diffusely increased signal, thickening of the distal supraspinatus tendon consistent with tendinitis with no evidence of rotator cuff tear. There is no visible labral tear. The glenohumeral joint is normal, there is no significant joint effusion. There is slight increased fluid in the bicipital tendon sheath consistent with tenosynovitis.
The acromioclavicular joint is normal. The undersurface of the acromion is flat. There is an acromial spur. The acromion is severely laterally downsloping. There is no significant marrow signal abnormalities and the visualized muscles are normal.
Impression:
1. Mild supraspinatus tendinitis
2. Mild bicipital tenosynovitis
3. Severely laterally downsloping acromion contributes to impingement
-- End of report --
So, I knew about #3. I was told about that during my boxing days. It can be fixed with surgery - they shave the bone down - but I'm not fighting Mike Tyson any time soon. Also, I'm not a competitive body builder, so it's not detrimental that I can be a full-fledged muscle-head, although I'd like to be...
Anyway. For #1 and #2, can anyone out there recommend exercises? They want to send me through physical therapy but I'd rather spend my money on supplements.