Left shoulder pain II

[muellerd]

75-yr-old, 6'1", 188 lb, BP 126/69, active in some mountain biking, swimming and hiking. Following Sully and you since March. Visited gyms for years, but have been on 2-day SS program since March with one of the cardio things a 3rd exercise. Have gained 11 lb in last four months. Almost none around the waist!

Had rotator cuff repairs L+R 1999, 2001. Hurt shoulder doing a curl at the end of the program.

Saw ortho doc yesterday, seems pretty good. He diagnosed inflammation and maybe a tear. X-ray showed spur, no arthritis. Type 1-2 acromion. Got steroid shot (tremendous help, no surprise). Recommends PT and come back in 6 weeks. Then decide on whether MRI and on are necessary.

I'm continuing squat (current 150), press (55, titrating lightly per your earlier rec), DL (245), bench (85 going light).

QUESTION I know you are not always big on PT. Should I take the time for this? Any other recommendations?

Sully's presentation and your book have been accurate on every detail I've read. Thank you.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Your first PT appointment will tell you what you need to know about it. Just don't be dazzled by the clipboards and medical-looking uniforms.