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How to Heal Your Rotator Cuff

May 29, 2013

Many of you have asked me for tips on how I’m healing my torn rotator cuff. Here’s what I’m doing:

  • Heat/Ice/Compression
  • Electrical Stim
  • REST. I laid off strength training that irritated my shoulder and did minimal running for 3 weeks
  • Strengthening exercises
  • Krill Oil. Know how I always say the universe gives you exactly what you need when you need it? That’s how I feel about this Krill Oil. Everest Nutrition asked me to try out their Krill Oil right before the whole shoulder fiasco. I’m already a fish oil guppy I mean groupie, so try it I did.

krilloil

According to Everest Nutrition:
Krill Oil is harvested from Antarctic krill, a shrimp-like ocean crustacean. Ingesting this oil can have amazing affects on your body, including:

  • Stronger heart
  • Pain-free joints
  • Enhanced mood
  • Lower cholesterol
  • Easier menstruation
  • Less inflammation
  • Improved brain function and and overall better health

Instantly I was wary of any fish odor, burps, etc. Instead of softgels, Everest Krill comes in Caplique form for freshness and to eliminate the odors/taste, etc. Mission accomplished. Even whiffing the open bottle was odor-free. I take  2 capsules with a meal daily. It may be too soon to tell after a single bottle of Krill Oil, and certainly I’ve been doing other things to expedite healing, but my shoulder is pain-free and the rest of my tired joints are feeling pretty darn good too.

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Comments

  1. Kate @KateMovingForward says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Foam rolling and stretching! Learned that lesson the hard way!

  2. Denise P. says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I try to keep up with exercises I was taught in PT to keep my legs pain free. I also take fish oil and tart cherry juice pills each day.

  3. Lizzie Sager says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:27 am

    Foam rolling and getting in a good warm up and cool down with my hard workouts!

  4. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:30 am

    i’ve never heard of krill oil before!

  5. Elle says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Stretch and hydrate! Good luck with the rotator cuff.

  6. Tina G says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I have regular dates with Mr Foamie! Love my roller. Also i get Active Release (ART) done and it helps keep my muscles happy!! I use a golf ball to massage my feet too. ahhhhh. hurt so good.

  7. Carrie H says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:24 am

    I roll and stretch!!!

  8. Elle says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I pinned to my giveaway board
    http://pinterest.com/pin/19281104627215635/

  9. Lisa says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Ooooh. I want to try krill oil!

    My main pain problem is my left knee. I take a glucosamine/condroitant supplement, a calcium fructoborate supplement, and a collegen type ii supplement —- all aimed at helping my knee.

  10. Sheryl B says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I stay pain and injury free by stretching after every workout and also by using my foam roller and visiting my chiropractor on a regular basis.

  11. Kim says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I don’t do a very good job staying pain free these days! I’ve never tried any type if fish oil – probably should!!

  12. christa says

    May 29, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    foam roll, yoga, and listen to my body, take rest days

  13. Kim says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I don’t do much to stay pain or injury free except to make sure I take rest days and listen to my body. I actually recently starting taking Krill Oil as well.

  14. Kim says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I registered for the Boston virtual race. 🙂

  15. Mike says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    Id love to try some krill oil. When I wake up my wrists, shoulders and ankles have audible popping/clicking noises. It doesn’t hurt but the sound is annoying.

  16. Carli says

    May 30, 2013 at 6:07 am

    Hmm…how I stay pain and injury free. Hard to say while my muscles are aching today. But I listen to my body. If I push too hard one day then I don’t push as hard the next to make sure I’m not going overboard. However, it is hard to do when you have a goal in mind and you’re trying to achieve it.

  17. Lanna says

    May 30, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Stretching, Advil, Epsom baths @ ice

  18. hilary says

    May 30, 2013 at 6:49 am

    listen to my body and rest when necessary!

  19. Laurel C says

    May 30, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Massage! and rest

  20. Gaye says

    May 30, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Krill oil, huh? Not so sure… 🙂
    Gaye

  21. Tammy says

    May 30, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Have heard so much about krill oil lately and wondering if all it’s claims are genuine? Obviously the experts think so, the list of benefits are amazing.

  22. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    May 31, 2013 at 6:55 am

    I’m glad recovery is going well! I don’t know about the krill oil, for me personally, but I’m glad it is working for you!

  23. Sandra Gonzalez says

    May 31, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Stretch and drink plenty of water. Wear the appropriate clothing!

  24. Jody - Fit at 55 says

    June 1, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    So glad you are better!

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marciashealthyslice I'm a working mom who, as part of a mid-life challenge, decided to run a marathon for kicks. I didn't plan on it becoming a hobby, but it did. I qualified for Boston at my second marathon and finished the 6 World Marathon Majors in London in 2019. Set no small goals. You never know what you're capable of until you try!
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