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UConnJulie · 10-30-2007, 12:30 PM

Bummer! An AC tear is also known as a separated shoulder, and you are right, there's not much you can do but let it rest, use ice, and take an anti-inflammatory (try ibuprofen or naproxen - aka: Advil, Motrin, or Aleve).

When it is better, you might need to lay off pressing for a while. Work instead on scapular stability, posture, and lower trapezius strength. When you add back in pressing, I'd stick with pushup variations.

10-30-2007, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
UConnJulie PEELEing :o) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,485 My Profile	Bummer! An AC tear is also known as a separated shoulder, and you are right, there's not much you can do but let it rest, use ice, and take an anti-inflammatory (try ibuprofen or naproxen - aka: Advil, Motrin, or Aleve). When it is better, you might need to lay off pressing for a while. Work instead on scapular stability, posture, and lower trapezius strength. When you add back in pressing, I'd stick with pushup variations. __________________ Life's a Journey ... Enjoy the Ride! Watch Me Shrink PM me if you want access ... the more the merrier!