Continuing to improve. Driving a lot is causing a little pain which knocks on to not sleeping well, otherwise no great change.
I've started doing some work with a movement coach - focusing on holding shoulders and back correctly, doing some extra stretches and some strength work. Seems to be having a good effect as the physio was delighted with my progress :-)
No Zumba though, simply because it is half term at the moment and so there no classes. Hoping to get there next week.
Very brief update. Shoulder seems to be improving pretty quickly now - much better range of motion, a lot less pain and I can drive again :-) Basically, I treat it the same as my other arm - just occasionally find a position or action that hurts.
Continuing same exercises, plus a pec stretch (lying on the edge of the coffee table) that feels really good. Am jogging three days a week.
Consultant seemed to feel that all is progressing as it should be. Instructions are that there are no limits on activities unless they hurt, in which case stop the activity!
Not much change on last week. Everything slowly improving but I still have a limited range of motion and a fair amount of pain most of the time. Have slept better the last few days though, which is good news.
Not started running again as back still has little twinges, but I am walking at least twice a day for an hour a piece and using the stationary bike a little.
Am seeing my consultant on Friday. Am hoping that he will give the go ahead for driving, and possibly Zumba? Fingers crossed.
Range of motion improving each day, though still somewhat limited and aching a lot of the time. I managed to start the 'couch to 5k' running program on Monday, running a total of 5 minutes. No problems with my shoulder but the next day my back went :-( so have had to stop again. Arghh.
Sleeping is still a major issue for me but after a few days of little sleep I get so tired that I sleep well for one night before starting the cycle all over again.
Nothing else to report really, just trudging along.
Still feeling like I'm making progress and still feel like I have a long way to go! Am managing 30 minute walks without the sling (longer than that caused a lot of shoulder pain) and 20 minutes on a stationary bike. Can lift arms up over head, but not stretch them out fully. Can place hands on back, but not walk fingers up back.
Sleeping badly - just can't get comfortable for long, which is very frustrating. Would be better on a sofa, but I really don't want to leave the bed again.
Managed to make my birthday cake which I was very pleased about although it did knacker my shoulder somewhat, and slightly squiffy lines due to using my left hand but hey, I got my chocolate cake :-)
Am currently planning my return to Zumba and to jogging although I know that it will be a while yet for either, but one can dream on :-)
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