Strength Training in Primary Care

[David Kirkham]

I got a call from another doc today who looked at the test results.

He said, ""Your pain is originating in your neck. You need to go to PT for "Scapular Sling Strengthening." Your scapulae aren't strong enough. Which PT facility do you want to go to?""

He actually said that.

So are his rubber band exercises going to finally get me to that magical 225 press?

[Austin Baraki]

I swear this is what he said next--word for word, "Well, THAT'S your problem. Your neck and trapezius muscles aren't strong enough. You need to go to PT. They have "special exercises" to strengthen your neck muscles. Also, the dead lifts are irritating your nerve. Stop lifting."

I said, "Doc, It's been hurting for 25 years. I've only lifted for 5 and lifting makes it feel better, especially overhead presses."

"Well your neck isn't strong enough. You need special PT exercises...and stop dead lifting."

All I could do was stare at him...

"Thanks for the study doc."

He said, ""Your pain is originating in your neck. You need to go to PT for "Scapular Sling Strengthening." Your scapulae aren't strong enough. Which PT facility do you want to go to?"

These kinds of stories are infuriating.

"Your scapulae aren't strong enough." Jesus.

[David Kirkham]

These kinds of stories are infuriating.

"Your scapulae aren't strong enough." Jesus.

I signed up with you. I can't wait until you get enough guys in Utah. I'm beginning to think you may be my only hope with my shoulder. No one here seems to have a clue.