...another cross-post from my Times column:
Mother Shoulder
I’ve had this weird pain in my left shoulder for a while. It feels a bit like tennis elbow, but in your shoulder. Not that I would know what tennis elbow felt like because (a) I can’t play tennis to save my life and (b) that would assume that I actually exert myself in some way, shape or form; which is about as plausible as me playing tennis.
I was moaning to my husband about it (as one does) and he displayed his usual care and concern – he ignored me and turned the volume up on the TV. Another spectacular display of sympathy from the one who promised to love me ‘in sickness and health’. One of his many endearing qualities.
It was a few days later that I discovered
the cause of the pain.....
Read the rest of the story here.
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Long time lurker. The picture at that link made me think of you. lol. Passionate about wine. Perfect.
Posted by: Angela | 26 September 2007 at 06:36 AM
I also had Mother Shoulder - there is an excellent shoulder specialist in Durbanville - Dr. Rory Harvey - try him - he fixed my shoulder.
Posted by: Tripsmom | 26 September 2007 at 08:31 AM
It's weird because our lives are so similar at different ends of the world. I was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis in July, and a few weeks later it worsened to a dropped shoulder (lazy shoulder) and I've been seeing a physiotherapist 3 times a week ever since. The pain is mostly gone, but I still have very limited mobility. The reason for all this........reaching back in my car to pass the twins, snacks,toys and whatever else to keep them happy (quiet). Also, pushing and pulling 100lbs worth of baby and stroller/wagon every day. So, please try not to use your arm too much, I know it sounds crazy with twins and all, but the pain I've gone through the past couple of months has been awful. Take care:)
Posted by: JenC | 26 September 2007 at 05:06 PM
Hey T.
in addition to every thing else, i'm also a registered massage therapist, and you won't believe how many complaints from women I get about the same exact thing. Having your arm rotated and back while lifting something puts the shoulder in it's most vulnerable position. Once I tell my clients why they are having this pain, a lightbulb goes off. Another culprit is reaching onto the back floor and hauling your heavy purse up to the front.
Do everything you can not to make that reach back. You'll feel so much better and avoid long term problems.
Take care. Jill
Posted by: jill | 27 September 2007 at 01:18 AM
This post made me laugh out loud, because I'm currently in physical therapy for SHOULDER PAIN! Since having Gabe, I've been having these shooting pains and numbness. Now I know the cause!
Posted by: halloweenlover | 27 September 2007 at 05:45 AM
This post made me laugh out loud, because I'm currently in physical therapy for SHOULDER PAIN! Since having Gabe, I've been having these shooting pains and numbness. Now I know the cause!
Posted by: halloweenlover | 27 September 2007 at 05:45 AM
I have severe, chronic tendonitis in both my arms due to lifting my twins.
OUCH!
Posted by: Suzie-Q. | 29 September 2007 at 04:06 AM