pulled muscle

[Gaynor]

has any 1 ever pulled a muscle in their shoulder blade? if so how long does it take to heel?

I pulled mine trying to start a ridiculously troublesome mower a couple of years back and occasionally it still gives me trouble, I guess coz I wasn't able to rest it.

(the mower got kicked by the way- it wasn't mine. Not nearly as stressy now as I was back then).

[Robert_S]

Everyone takes different times to heal but try and rest it(even a day), also pack it with ice ( the miracle cure) depends how you handle it but i usually apply the ice for 15 min on and 15 min off not straight on your skin place the ice in a damp cloth, this will take away a lot of the inflammation, once the initial pain goes away start to stretch it, stretch until you hit the pain then ease off try stretch all areas and try to get full range of motion back, this will minimize the scar tissue and reduces the percentage of a recurring problem.

ive had hundreds of injuries (combat competition) and always repair them myself, doctors don't care they prescribe you drugs and i dont trust physios.

wish you a speedy recovery.

[Stuart A-C]

Is it time for the cod liver oil?

[treequip]

When I was younger I used to take pulls and stains on the chin.

 

Now I am the wrong side of 40 I realise the value of a good physiotherapist. A small amount of money will get you back doing what you love in short order.

[Mick Stockbridge]

When I was younger I used to take pulls and stains on the chin.

 

Now I am the wrong side of 40 I realise the value of a good physiotherapist. A small amount of money will get you back doing what you love in short order.

 

Is that tax deductable?

[Peter]

Prevention is better than cure, I realised a few years ago that work related injuries, ie back pain, and muscle strains, are a mugs game. I dont care whether you are self employed, run your own business, or are employed, injuries reduce your productivity.

I dont struggle lifting big logs, I cut them in half or get someone to help me lift it. I use safe handling and lifting techniques. I never body thrust long distances. I use one of the most expensive harnesses on the market, because I find it comfortable and it doesnt cause me pain.

 

If I'm contracting, I put enough money on the job to get in whatever I need to make it easy, whether that is machinery or manpower.

 

If I'm contract climbing, I take enough time to do the job safely and efficently. I dont work for companies who dictate otherwise.

 

As an employee, I realised one day that I had had back ache for about 2 years. I'd wake up with it, work with, go to bed with it. I changed my mattress, which helped a bit, and I changed my job, which helped a lot!

 

In short, your body is your most valuable asset. You can replace chainsaws or harnesses, but you cant buy new shoulder muscles. Your only chance of a decent career in this industry is to look after yourself.

[Mick Stockbridge]

True, youre health is youre wealth.

[skyhuck]

Prevention is better than cure, I realised a few years ago that work related injuries, ie back pain, and muscle strains, are a mugs game. I dont care whether you are self employed, run your own business, or are employed, injuries reduce your productivity.

I dont struggle lifting big logs, I cut them in half or get someone to help me lift it. I use safe handling and lifting techniques. I never body thrust long distances. I use one of the most expensive harnesses on the market, because I find it comfortable and it doesnt cause me pain.

 

If I'm contracting, I put enough money on the job to get in whatever I need to make it easy, whether that is machinery or manpower.

 

If I'm contract climbing, I take enough time to do the job safely and efficently. I dont work for companies who dictate otherwise.

 

As an employee, I realised one day that I had had back ache for about 2 years. I'd wake up with it, work with, go to bed with it. I changed my mattress, which helped a bit, and I changed my job, which helped a lot!

 

In short, your body is your most valuable asset. You can replace chainsaws or harnesses, but you cant buy new shoulder muscles. Your only chance of a decent career in this industry is to look after yourself.

 

 

Spot on!!

 

The main reason I first got a hiab was to save humping all those logs!

 

I've had a crane for about 10 years now and would hate to go back to working without one.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Well said Peter, being a hero doesn't help in later life.

[skyhuck]

Well said Peter, being a hero doesn't help in later life.

 

And your a living example of that Dean, look what being a hero as done to you!, as you enter your twilight years!