After much and much consideration, I've decided to take a break from surfing until my injured shoulder is fully healed and strong enough to endure surfing. I've lived with this on again, off again shoulder impingement for too long and I've finally accepted that if I don't do something about this now, it will most likely end in surgery. The last surf session ended with a really sore shoulder and it hasn't been the same since. I'm headed toward the end of my 6 week ortho rotation for physical therapy and have been treating people with rotator cuff tears, post surgeries, etc. I can no longer ignore my own problems, especially since my shoulder not only effects surfing, but my own career! You know what they say, Practice what you preach!
My clinical instructor and I have formed a treatment plan and I've been my own patient these last few weeks. It's slow going, hopefully things will improve soon. This decision was the hardest ever, but I will not be a stranger to the beach or to the DRC. I plan to be the unofficial photographer (Klaude's dad is the official one), jog on the beach, and be the #1 spectator.
My clinical instructor and I have formed a treatment plan and I've been my own patient these last few weeks. It's slow going, hopefully things will improve soon. This decision was the hardest ever, but I will not be a stranger to the beach or to the DRC. I plan to be the unofficial photographer (Klaude's dad is the official one), jog on the beach, and be the #1 spectator.
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