[Tosh]

Have you tried putting a hot water bottle on the painfull area as i know it helps relax your muscles

Paul

Paul,

I believe the opposite it is what you do on injuries like this; put FROZEN ice-packs on it, such as a bag of frozen peas (don't eat 'em afterwards though).

Wor Lass (and runners in general) does this to their injuries.

[pjulk]

I have also heard about ice packs also but the doctor told me hot water bottle to relax the muscles maybe both ways work.

Paul

[DaveWilkinson]

I was lead to believe the hot water bottle is to stop the pain, heat signals are stronger than pain signals, ice is to reduce swelling.

DAve

[ronaldo]

Rog, go down the local outdoor get yourself 4 tins of super tennants and 2 tins of diamond white and you have my guarantee that you wont feel anything! works everytime for me.

[Tosh]

I was lead to believe the hot water bottle is to stop the pain, heat signals are stronger than pain signals, ice is to reduce swelling.

DAve

Dave, I could be wrong, but I don't think I am; for most muscle/tendon related injuries; ice packs are the done thing.  I live with an athelete; she's super-human (compared with my weak-flabby self); and she ices any injuries she gets.

Paula Radcliffe routinely takes baths filled with ice cubes after marathons; apparantly (obviously I'm not there to check).

DISCLAIMER
Also remember, I am a window cleaner, so any medical advice I dispense should be taken with a pinch of salt.

[paul saunders]

Tosh, what is the salt for. 

[Tosh]

Tosh, what is the salt for. 

Throwing over your shoulder; obviously!

[paul saunders]

Squeeky, you could try T.E.N.S, I use it for trapped nerves. Google it for info, if I had more time I'd explain all about it' but I'm off out for some nosh. 

[DaveWilkinson]

Tosh your probibly right regarding the ice for injurys, but I dont see him getting much kip with a packet of frozen peas in the bed, i know the pain is eased by heat thus helping sleep, i know this from many bouts of really bad tooth ache, wont help the injury much but a good nights kip is very important.

DAve

[Sir Squeaky]

I've been to the Osteopath now, and all is now clear.

What's happened is that I have a tendency to pull the muscles in my neck, it's a medical condition lots of blokes get apparently.
This I knew because I'm always putting my neck out of place.

The reason for the shoulder pain is thus:

My neck went on wednesday.
On thursday, after 3 days off with no car I worked flat out with a bad neck.
This inflammed the muscles and trapped a nerve, which has endings in the shoulder.

After manipulation in all directions he's satisfied the nerve is not trapped now, and my joints are fine.

The pain is due to the nerve being damaged.

All I can do is take it steady and wait for it to ease.
But don't throw myself back into work too hard.

There you go, just needed to see a professional!

[Clive McDonald]

Stretching sorts everything out

[Tosh]

But don't throw myself back into work too hard.

Back to normal then!

[JohnL]

Its good to hear what the problem could be Rog, it clears the air somewhat  .  .  .  best of luck mate!

  .  .  . and dont forget you are surrounded by experts - we all know how to cure you!!


                  

[dai]

http://orthopedics.about.com/od/rotatorcuff/g/rotatorcuff.htm.

Squeaks, check this link out.
Rotator cuff injuries can be serious. Don't forget to try and keep your hand below your head.
This is one injury that shouldn't happen to WFP users, you may be forced to change if it doesn't get better. Dai

[Paul Coleman]

I've been to the Osteopath now, and all is now clear.

What's happened is that I have a tendency to pull the muscles in my neck, it's a medical condition lots of blokes get apparently.
This I knew because I'm always putting my neck out of place.

The reason for the shoulder pain is thus:

My neck went on wednesday.
On thursday, after 3 days off with no car I worked flat out with a bad neck.
This inflammed the muscles and trapped a nerve, which has endings in the shoulder.

After manipulation in all directions he's satisfied the nerve is not trapped now, and my joints are fine.

The pain is due to the nerve being damaged.

All I can do is take it steady and wait for it to ease.
But don't throw myself back into work too hard.

There you go, just needed to see a professional!

I'm glad to hear that things are on the mend Squeaky.
Stuff like that that can be really painful.
Been there myself.

[Sir Squeaky]

http://orthopedics.about.com/od/rotatorcuff/g/rotatorcuff.htm.

Squeaks, check this link out.
Rotator cuff injuries can be serious. Don't forget to try and keep your hand below your head.
This is one injury that shouldn't happen to WFP users, you may be forced to change if it doesn't get better. Dai

I thought wfp would be better for me, but it's not the case.
I asked the experts about changing to pole use, and they've all said it's a lot worse for my neck due to constantly looking up.

It's an un-natural postion apparently, and I'll cause myself more neck trouble.
A warning for you all maybe...?

[Pat Purcell]

Roger ,
I went for a physical a little while ago and my Doc said the same thing ,Arthritis was almost inevitable in my neck from looking up all day, We do a lot of trad pole work,
This is a physical job we do and wear and tear on the body is part of the price we pay for it,
If you try to vary your work as much as possible it might help you to continue working

[lee_dewing]

Suit yourself slowcoach

If an average w/c on ladders which i use to be is earning £100-£150 a day so you are earning £200 - £300 a day

[Sir Squeaky]

Suit yourself slowcoach

If an average w/c on ladders which i use to be is earning £100-£150 a day so you are earning £200 - £300 a day

You obviously work more hours than me.

I do 5-6 hours usually.

[Clive McDonald]

Yoga+WFP=Solution.
(imo)