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bike man

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10. I use another site that shows the same thing. However, I'm going real slow due to
Sun May 5, 2013, 11:47 AM
May 2013

damage to muscles in shoulder/upper arm some of which orthopedic surgeon says cannot be repaired.

No lubrication in joint, and spurs have formed (this can be cleaned up)
Long head bicep tendon torn nearly in two (surright geon said he'd just snip it the rest of the way, or we can wait and let it tear spontaneously)
Supraspinitus and infraspinatus tendons torn in two, both muscles atrophied 90% (said the window of opportunity for repair of this closed 10 years ago.

After MRI, my doctor sent me to ortho specialist, who sent me to ortho surgeon. They all said the same thing.

So, I'm doing more reps with wgts I can handle/control, keeping body weight down to 200, but can't do anything about the aging. Pain is manageable with OTC pain remedies, liniments, and heating pad.

Appreciate your confidence in me, and the kind words.

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