Thanks Doc! I like the idea of turmeric and infrared heat pads! sweet
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Dr. Lindsey E. de Guehery < [email protected]> wrote: > Bert - The need for a surgeon depends in part on the nature of the injury. > If this did not need surgery up front, the probability of surgery helping is > very small. You will have some post-traumatic arthritis from this, and you > will be surprised at how long the effects of this injury can linger. I > believe that stretching, yoga etc are very important. Things that cause > pain are your body's way of saying don't do this yet. Turmeric (Indian > yellow root) is an herb that has significant healing qualities and is about > as effective for musculoskeletal pain as NSAID drugs like ibuprofen or > Aleve. It is very safe. If there is bone fx this should be allowed to heal > before significant soft tissue rehab can begin. Heat to this area is > effective in promoting healing - infrared is much superior. Infrared > heating pads specifically designed for shoulder rehab are made (Thermotex on > the web). Dr. d > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *ssp > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 22, 2011 4:23 PM > > *To:* [email protected] > *Cc:* CyclistsOfWilson-COWs > *Subject:* [COWs] Re: Sport injury doc? > > > > ... > > > > > > ...wth? you need to lay off the heavy round things > > that get you muscle bound! :) > > > > Jim Davis was calling out dr lewis martin's name at the > > accident scene-- tbw goes to him often. I have found through > > my years of taking the kids to the ortho and tbw's mulitple visits > > 1st they suggest rehab($$$spent), then a xray($$$) than a > > cortisone shot($$$$) and then mri($$$$) and then tell you surgery > > and/or quit what you are doing. Research the 'net and try to learn > > all about the shoulder before a dr's visit so you will know what they > > are talking about. > > > > Since the accident I go to the pool and do numerous activities w/ > > my shoulder just to the point of pain. Most imp, I've been told, is > > to drink bunches of water to flush the toxins and a lot of movement > > to get the blood flowing to/through the muscles. When I was in the > > er I wanted out as quickly as possible cause that is where people die > > and/or get bedbugs! :) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM, David C. <[email protected]> wrote: > > Any suggestions on a sport injury doc in wilson? My shoulder is to > the point I need someone to look at it. Thanks > DC > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "SwimmersandTriathletesofWilson" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/swimmers-and-triathletes-of-wilson?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en.
