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My shoulder's constant popping is my punishment for skipping stretches
I've been installing carpet for over ten years and never made time to stretch before starting the day. Now, my shoulder pops with every reach, and it stings when I pull carpet tight over pads. Just last week, I struggled to fit a piece in a corner because lifting my arm hurt so bad. I see other installers dealing with the same thing, but we all just push through the pain. It got real when I had to sit out a job because I couldn't handle the knee kicker. From my personal training side, I know a few simple moves could help, but on site, it feels silly to do them. We're so focused on getting the job done that we forget our health matters too. It's frustrating how this trade wears down our bodies without much talk about fixing it.
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the_wade7mo ago
Ugh, just do the stretches, even if it feels silly.
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perry.john7mo ago
My pride hurts more than my hamstrings ever did.
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drew8056mo ago
Pride's a weird thing to get hung up on after a workout. It's just some tight muscles, not a personal failure. The pain goes away in a day or two. Not sure why we make it into some big deal.
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