CamGump86
First Post
I have been rehabbing from a shoulder injury, and the subsequent Labrum Repair Operation (SLAP lesion, superior and anterior) for the last two years. Since I was under 28, the surgeon chose to anchor the Labrum, and preserve it's original structure instead of making the cut at the biceps tendon, which is more common. The difference is major between these operations, and the recovery time is much longer with the method my surgeon chose for the repair.
I am a trainer and before my surgery, I was always one of the strongest in my gym, but now I have been having a tough time lifting weight. The main problem has been severe pain in my shoulder, which limits my lifts, and poor mobility. For the last month I have been on the S&S program. I had to modify the getup weight at first because of my lack of shoulder mobility on my right side.
I am now using the 24kg for 2 hand swings, 100 in around 4:30 sec, and 16kg for getups 10 in 10:00. The workout is getting easier and I have been trying to progress to the one hand swing, but my shoulder feels very unstable handling the weight, and I feel the pressure on the anchors on my labrum. I am only able to handle one set of 10 on my right side with 24kg. I have tried the one arm swing with 16kg but it just feels like I am not activating my glutes and abs because the weight is light. My PT is furious with me for using kettlebells at all and says the swing and getup will destroy my shoulder. I disagree because I have all ready noticed improvements in mobility, stability and strength. Do you believe it is safe for me to progress to the 24kg for one hand swings, or am I risking tearing my labrum again? I really can't afford another surgery, and the frustration that comes with it. Thank you.
I am a trainer and before my surgery, I was always one of the strongest in my gym, but now I have been having a tough time lifting weight. The main problem has been severe pain in my shoulder, which limits my lifts, and poor mobility. For the last month I have been on the S&S program. I had to modify the getup weight at first because of my lack of shoulder mobility on my right side.
I am now using the 24kg for 2 hand swings, 100 in around 4:30 sec, and 16kg for getups 10 in 10:00. The workout is getting easier and I have been trying to progress to the one hand swing, but my shoulder feels very unstable handling the weight, and I feel the pressure on the anchors on my labrum. I am only able to handle one set of 10 on my right side with 24kg. I have tried the one arm swing with 16kg but it just feels like I am not activating my glutes and abs because the weight is light. My PT is furious with me for using kettlebells at all and says the swing and getup will destroy my shoulder. I disagree because I have all ready noticed improvements in mobility, stability and strength. Do you believe it is safe for me to progress to the 24kg for one hand swings, or am I risking tearing my labrum again? I really can't afford another surgery, and the frustration that comes with it. Thank you.