[FitDream] Shoulders, Virginity, and the Cute Doctor (true story!)

Published: Wed, 06/23/10


                                                                                                                                                                         
a personal note from Lani                                         June 24, 2010  
Hi !
 
I lost my virginity Monday. It's true!  
 
But it's not what you think.
 
You see, up until 2 days ago I was a surgery virgin.  Not counting the wisdom teeth I had pulled decades ago, which seems like it was in another incarnation.
 
As it turns out, though I've been blessed with good health, a strong constitution, and solid big-girl bones,  I came into the world with the precursors of a curve of the acromion bone, capping the shoulder. Now, in some circumstances, curvy can be good.  But in this one, not so much.
 
The shoulder is a fragile joint and  needs to be respected - and protected - to stay in healthy action.  Nothing like an injury to enlighten!  Read all about it in today's Feature Article
 
Then come by my blog and tell me about YOUR shoulder experiences. 
 
A very special welcome to this week's NEW members at FitDream Fusion Inner Circle.  We're thrilled to have you join our team!
 
And how was YOUR Summer Solstice?  It will be followed rapidly by the lunar eclipse on the horizon this weekend.
 

Truly - hearts, hugs and stars
 
 
 
P.S.  I'm on the mend from this week's bout with the cute doctor and already masterminding the July Better Bodies 4 Busy Women McBooty Camp. Simply click HERE and  let me know you'd like to find out more.
 
P.P.S.  My apologies for a double-send on  the Fit Quickie new release announcement that went out yesterday.   I'm going to plead post-surgery brain wonk and sorry for any convenience - I know how we don't like to be hammered with emails! Thanks to each who popped in for a "quickie" and snapped up a new Fit Quickies bundle.  There are just a few of the Fast Action Bonus gifts left.  Make one of them yours!  Quick click HERE.
 
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feature article
 

 
by Lani Muelrath, M.A.
 

Lost my virginity today.

It's true.  But it's not what you think.
 
You see, up until 2 days ago I was a surgery virgin. 
 
 
Not counting the wisdom teeth I had pulled decades ago, which seems like it was in another incarnation.
 
acromionAs it turns out, though I've been blessed with good health, a strong constitution, and solid big-girl bones, I came into the world with the precursors of a curve of the bone on my acromion bone, capping the shoulder.
 
Now, in some circumstances, curvy can be good.  But not in this one. It's actually more like a hook than a curve, and  occurs during formation of the bone when fusing from its 3 starter bones to one.
 
What's The Problem?
 
Here's the problem.
 
Sometimes this fusion can take on creative dimensions, causing the hook or curve.
 
Then this curve of the bone shrinks the subacromial space and impinges on the supraspinatus muscle and its tendon friends in that fragile, complex shoulder joint.  This causes compression, and over time, results in rips and tears.
 
Ever heard of rotator cuff injuries?  Sure you have.  This is one of the causes.
 
Flashing Back a Year
 
This shoulder situation brought itself to my attention over a year ago, when I started experiencing reduced range of motion and shoulder pain, and with the inflammation that ensued, frozen shoulder.
 
An MRI confirmed my doctor's suspicions.  A top notch orthopedic surgeon (yeah, the cute one) and exemplary physical therapy have been very helpful, and an important precursor to getting my shoulder joint in the best condition profile for possible arthroscopic intervention to reshape the bone and relieve compression.  I'm grateful for the option, especially after seeing what non-treatment can do.  My Dad pretty much lost the use of a shoulder and arm in his later years due to rotator cuff issues.

Surgery Virgin
 
 

Still, to a surgery virgin such as myself, though full confidence in my medical team, in these days of Michael Jackson drips I've been somewhat edgy.  Surgery on the day of the Summer Solstice was a good sign, and all went well.  A with my dreamy doc in attendance, and my dear husband Greg fetching and hovering in all the best of ways post-op, how could I lose? On to recovery!

A Word To The Wise:  Take Shoulder Pain Seriously
 
Frozen shoulder can actually be serious business and is an official diagnosis, not  just a description of limited range of motion in the shoulder.
 
Rotator cuff injuries, including tears to the supraspinatus muscle and tendon tears, create OR can be the result of inflammation of the shoulder joint.  In some cases, such as my own, this is simply due to the shape of the acromion, the bony protrusion on the shoulder blade.
 
This inflammation can take on a life of its own as the relatively fragile shoulder joint seeks to protect itself. Pain upon movement or even without it then becomes prevalent. Voila, frozen shoulder.
 
Specific manipulation of the joint capsule is extremely beneficial in this case - as I had in physical therapy with a very skilled therapist - as is avoidance of specific joint stresses while engaging in appropriate rest, flexibility training, and building strength balance in the shoulder. Often it is advisable NOT to raise elbows to side above shoulder level until some of the inflammation has subsided except in directed, passive stretching. Each case is different.
 
And repeated, overhead pressing movements can exacerbate and even stimulate inflammation and injury, whether your bones are "curvy" or not.

The point is, don't take the situation lightly, try to push through it, or think that just proper alignment will necessarily take care of a shoulder problem.  Though we think we're too busy to take time to address these issues, in the long run, these things are important. When in a shoulder crisis, pay proper attention!
 
Have you ever had a shoulder injury?  Share your experience in comments HERE!
 

© Lani Muelrath, M.A. 2010 All Rights Reserved

 
 
 
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about Lani
 
Award winning fitness expert Lani Muelrath, M.A., "The Fitness DreamMaker" is  dynamic coach and vivacious speaker with some impressive credentials in the realm of exercise, health, and weight loss. 
 
Her signature system of dietary plan, targeted body shapers, and mindset for mastery is a match made in heaven for busy women looking for a no-nonsense, surefire solution to their weight and energy problems.
 
With over 30 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and trainer, Lani is a Guest Lecturer in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, and is recipient of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Instruction. She created and starred in her own CBS TV show, and is the Healthy Living Examiner at  examiner. com. Lani is also the Fitness Expert for Dr. John McDougall's Health and Medical Center.

She is renowned for her compassionate and knowledgeable approach combined with expertise, and maintains multiple credentials and certifications in physical fitness and exercise disciplines.  Her Fit Quickies(TM), targeted body shapers for people on the go, have just exploded on the marketplace.

Lani overcame her own lifetime struggle with weight over 12 years ago when she lost 50 lbs, which she has maintained easily with the tools  that she now coaches other women to be successful with weight loss, body shaping, and health.

 


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