After ~2 years of increasing shoulder pain, to a point that I always have a level of pain (can't sleep on the effected side, and have pretty serious pain at the extremities of movement, increased pain after cycling) I was just diagnosed with Calcific Tendonitis of the right shoulder (via an MRI scan). Thankfully there is no rupture and no rotator cuff damage, with the doctor recommending physiotherapy every few weeks and ongoing pain killers and anti-inflammatory tablets until the pain resolves (he mentioned ~5 years!!). The Doctor said that they'll take another look in 6 months to see if there is improvement, and change treatment as necessary.
I have 3 small kids, so pain and limited movement is not ideal. I ride ~100 miles per week, usually 70 miles commuting (with a backpack), with 30 miles of single track/trails family permitting at the weekend.
I really don't want to be taking Diclofenac for the next few years, so was wondering if anyone else has the condition, and if they have found ways to cope with the pain and carry on riding.
Any help or info appreciated!
I have 3 small kids, so pain and limited movement is not ideal. I ride ~100 miles per week, usually 70 miles commuting (with a backpack), with 30 miles of single track/trails family permitting at the weekend.
I really don't want to be taking Diclofenac for the next few years, so was wondering if anyone else has the condition, and if they have found ways to cope with the pain and carry on riding.
Any help or info appreciated!