Riding with a Rotator Cuff Problem
I am old (DOB 1949) and have had a slightly problematic left shoulder that was not a big deal ... UNTIL (on advice from the surgical staff helping me deal with my spinal stenosis issues) I started doing planks. It didn't take long for me to figure out that this was a bad idea in my case (shoulder related) and my shoulder has been a much worse problem ever since. And cycling seems to be the thing that creates the most discomfort.
I will be seeing my doctor soon and he will refer me to an orthopedic guy, and then I will get X-rays and probably an MRI, and then back to the ortho guy, and then I will almost certainly get referred to PT where maybe something will actually change. I have been in PT for 3 separate issues in my life and PT did not help any of them, but maybe this time.
In the meantime what has been the experience of others dealing with moderate rotator cuff issues and cycling?
Thanks.
dave