Hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder problems--you got em?

[Flint]

Left shoulder has had bursitis intermittently ever since I decided that the rowing machine was a good idea. It wasn't. It turns out rowers get shoulder bursitis! Ironically, I've lifted weights on-and-off for years but never had shoulder problems (I don't do any "behind the neck" movements).

Left wrist sometimes get strained and/or sprained in a way that makes the conventional "curling" position very painful. Recently my right wrist developed this same problem. I noticed this after mowing the lawn. Things that do not hurt at all: lifting (pulling, pressing, or hammer-grip curling) very heavy weights, playing the drums (I did have wrist pain within the first six months of playing drums, after which I learned correct technique and have not had any wrist problems for YEARS). Things that instantly cause a SHARP PAIN: trying to close the overhead door on the back of my van, trying to open a window, pushing against a steering wheel with the pinky side of my hand.

Summary

Things that injure me: rowing a boat, mowing the lawn.

Things that are perfectly safe: lifting weights, playing drums.

I made a concerted* effort to relax my arm while playing, and it went away.


*get it?!

Okay, show-off. We already made a thread about your superior brain. Quit hot-dogging!