Dislocating Heelside Berts

[ShaggyIan4]

Hey ya everyone. Well lately I'v been having this problem while doing heelside berts on my left arm. When I put my arm down and whip out the board, something happens, I am not very sure what.....but sh!t it hurts. I sort of do the bert, but fall onto my arm pit and feel my shoulder pop. When I stand or move back up, I can feel it pop back. After this my shoulder soarness ranges from a week and half tops to just a single day hurting. Anyone else have this problem?

[Directive0]

sounds like one of those things that could be remedied by...oh I dunno... maybe not doing heelside bertz anymore?

[ShaggyIan4]

Yeah....true, but they are oooooh so fun.

Also I'd rather try to fix a problem than just ignore it, ya know?

[sepsis]

does your arm slip out from under you, or what?

[ShaggyIan4]

I am not sure. I think its more of my legs keep going while my arm stays in one spot. So the space keeps getting bigger and bigger until I can't hold myself off the ground and thats when the pop is.

[Captain Hampton]

It's your rotator cuff or some strange muscle in there... Hurts like a b*tch for weeks if you really over-do it. Best way to work with those is to strengthen said muscles. There's a few exercises that I know of.

Standing straight up, hold small (emphasis on SMALL, you're strengthening these muscles, not bulking them up) weights in each hand and lift your arms up level with your shoulders. Do this like 20 times, rest, rinse, repeat.

Tie an elastic band or other some such to a door knob or something and hold in your right hand. With your arm by your side, bend your forearm to create a 90 degree angle. Bring the elastic band in towards your body 20 times, lather, rinse, repeat, reverse it by turning yourself around and bringing the elastic band past you.

Doesn't make a lot of sense reading it, but these exercises help a lot with your rotator cuffs. If you know someone who works on pilates machines (not matt classes) they'll be able to help you out in the visual aid department more than I can.

This is a serious thing though, if you frequently injure your rotators it can lead to reconstructive surgery and recovery times that can take a looooonnng time. So be careful!

[ShaggyIan4]

Dannnggg. Thanks for the advice man. I think i have something new to add onto my daily things to do.

Also, thanks for the warning.

[bean-a-reano]

Seriously. I spen $250 for therapy for this exact same problem, wish I would have known about those exercises. Take it easy for awhile, you will be better in the long run. I am now getting back to where I can do pushups again. I injured myself over 2 months ago.

[ShaggyIan4]

Holy Crap!


That really worries me, I will take this arm easy for the next looonnnggg while. Also a small break of heelside berts is going to be a must until I can figure out what I am doing wronge.


Feel better bean!

[stanton]

Hey what setup do you use for those berts?

[ShaggyIan4]

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[holikujak]

suck it up or move to europe, pussy

[ShaggyIan4]

[lonerider68]

It's your rotator cuff

Yep I agree... most people don't realize that clicky shoulders can by improve a lot with proper rehab exercises. I've separated my shoulder twice and after a couple weeks of rehab, it is better than my non-injury shoulder. 99% of people way over-develop their chest and front deltold compared to their back and rear-deltoid (and side deltoids to an extent) doing bench press and bicep curls, but not row exercises or L-flys.

So the #1 exercise is the L-fly external rotator just like Hampton said. If you don't have an elastic band you can also do it with a *light* barbell (start with a 3 lb weight, increase when you can do 3 sets of 20 with ease). Here is a link with photos on how to do them (http://www.weighttrainersunited.com/lflye.html).

[ShaggyIan4]

Haha! Sweet I do have weights instead of an elastic band. I have a whole weight set acuatlly left over from the brother. I think my workout shall begin next week. Also this past week I'v been eyeing a membership to 24 hours fitness for those 2 am swim/runs/stationary bike ride.

[bean-a-reano]

Thanks Ian, I am feeling better. My Shoulders don't hurt after I go sliding now.

[ShaggyIan4]

I am glad I can help.

Good to hear your not making this face after every slide sesh.

[rich (lush)]

learn them switch.

[ShaggyIan4]

thats a pretty freakin' good idea man. once my shoulder heals up again i'll start trying those. gonna be hard stuff though.

[Crappysurfer]

i have torn my shoulder cartiledge twice, take it easy man, it happens to me in parks the first time it lasted a week and a half the second time, july 14 is still hurting
i now have to do physical therapy
take it easy man