Will consuming more whey (protein) help my rotator cuff tear heal?
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IMO this protein will not heal the tendon per se but with exercising the surrounding muscles, under guidance, you can improve the quality of your movements and try to live the best with this tear. Strengthening the adjoining muscles would also reduce the chances of aggravating the problem.Just eating whey protein, without exercising, will do close to nothing for your body.
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Exercises will help more - there are some good ones in the book Bulletproof Your Shoulder that can help prevent a tear too.
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Light rehab exercises + ice will heal it. I tore mine about 7 years ago and today I have 100% confidence in my shoulder. Don't do any exercise which hurts... find another exercise. For me it was barbell/machine incline bench, I replaced with dumbbells and no more issues.
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No over head shoulder presses only side laterals for strengthening shoulders.
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No it won't help. I had a similar problem. There are exercises that you can do when your rotator cuff tear heals enough to keep movement going and/or being as limited
417390
I don't know Sharon. My friend's injury was sustained years ago in an accident, but the shoulder still pains especially when he does heavy lifting. The shoulder support helps stable and support his shoulder and gives him relief. It may help to support the shoulder as the rotator cuff tear heals, but I am not a medical doctor, so check with a professional. Sorry I could not give a simple yes or no answer.
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No one can answer that. As far as your body's healing process it all depends on its ability to regenerate and your diet and hydration. MSM is a helping tool but will not do much if you do not change your diet. Your body needs alkaline dominance, foods with less acid byproduct (fruits, vegetables, leafy greens) and hydration. Hydration is a very big key! The more your body eliminates toxins the faster it can heal. So start your day with watermelon, green smoothies.... drink 3L of water with lemon a day, use MSM. Remove most harmful foods from your diet (foods that accumulate toxins and add fat) which are dairy, processed foods, hydrogenated oils, eat less meat if any and keep fat low. The less fat you eat, they faster you will clean your lymphatic system and thus your stretch marks and excess skin. Workout is a good tool as well as you will stimulate the muscle growth. So tackle it from all angles and do think so much about your marks as about the overall healthy lifestyle. Think in terms of puttintg in colorful foods, lots of liquid and eliminating tons. Wishing you all the best! :)
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No, you cannot. You do not have to use this particular recovery drink, but it does need to be a recovery drink. They are designed to replenish & repair your muscles faster with all you burn in a hard workout. A plain whey protein does not do that. You will get better results & be less sore with a recovery drink.
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Yes, Casein protein helps with the formation and maintaining all muscles. It will certainly help you with your arm muscles.
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Not really. It depends on what else you're eating and how physically active you are. If you are eating a lot of foods that are high in cholesterol, then you need to be concerned. If you are consuming massive amounts of whey protein on a daily basis and not being physically active, there is cause for concern. I am not a doctor and I don't know your personal health situation. For me, after a year of using organic whey protein, my bad cholesterol has gone done and my good cholesterol is up. I also do hard physical work every day and watch my diet carefully. My son had to have his bodyfat checked for wrestling, so I had mine taken for the fun of it, and it was 10%. Hope this helps you.
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I use it as a breakfast shake w/fruit and greek yogurt. It has both Whey Protein (a fast burning protein) and Casein (a slow burning protein). I use a Whey only protein in the afternoon after workouts. Becuase of Casein's slow burning properties, it helps to keep my hunger at bay. Also Casein is a thick protein. It's normally it's used at night before bed because it takes so long to digest. The thickness helps the shakes not be so watery. On a side note, casein does contain amino acids which promote body mass. This could be a good thing or bad thing depending on your fitness goals.
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I had a rotator cuff injury and got the classic size sold here. If you are in a lot of pain and just starting therapy, you may want to start with the yellow smaller Bodyblade® CxT Kit. The body blade helped me tremendously. I didn't start using it until after I went through conventional physical therapy - which never completely helped me. Since using the Body Blade, I have zero pain even though I had two partially torn rotator cuffs and bicep impingement.
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No whey. I use it because it is lactose free. Excellent product. Great source of protein. Have it with Almond milk, p-butter and a banana every morning.
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Hello Ibrahim,40mg is on par with most other protein brands, and some organic whey proteins have cholesterol as high as 50-60mg per serving. When you see protein brands with lower cholesterol numbers it is usually because they contain isolates and/or have been over processed.Thanks for the question.
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I use this separately from whey, i mix it with fruit juice post workout to offset the taste
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You can mix it equally well with warm or cold liquids. I drink it in the morning first thing along with my "without food" supplements and my "with/or without food" supplements. I also take hyaluronic acid which works synergistically with the collagen, but I take it with food later on. Vitamin C also potentiates the action of both the collagen and the hyaluronic acid and I take 5-6,000 mg's of that with food. I also take a super calcium formula with Vit K2. The combination keeps my bones, ligaments and skin strong. If I stop, I get creaky and joint-achy.
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Do not know. Look up this tape - Kinesio. What is does for bruises - cuts healing time in half or more. Sprains or strains - it is amazing. Strengthens over worked muscles giving support till able to carry the load again. Check it out.
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You don't have to use a supplement to gain muscle, however, this whey protein was awesome. I gained about 2lbs of lean mass in a month! Super easy to digest as well! Just make sure your programming is set up for success along side with your diet &#128170;&#128076;&#128077;
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This can very greatly but a good approach is to take a protein and creatine supplement. Before, some people will take a Nitric Oxide (NO) product to get blood flow but a simple caffeine product will work fine. I find personally and it has been heavily researched that taking whey protein and creatine monohydrate after works very well. However, after taking the protein and creatine, it is important to take a simple carbohydrate source. This will be immediately used to repair damaged muscle tissue and will help bring the protein and creatine directly into the muscles. As far as during goes, I usually don't take anything but some people will supplement with Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). This can very greatly but a good approach is to take a protein and creatine supplement. Before, some people will take a Nitric Oxide (NO) product to get blood flow but a simple caffeine product will work fine. I find personally and it has been heavily researched that taking whey protein and creatine monohydrate after works very well. However, after taking the protein and creatine, it is important to take a simple carbohydrate source. This will be immediately used to repair damaged muscle tissue and will help bring the protein and creatine directly into the muscles. As far as during goes, I... » Read More This can very greatly but a good approach is to take a protein and creatine supplement. Before, some people will take a Nitric Oxide (NO) product to get blood flow but a simple caffeine product will work fine. I find personally and it has been heavily researched that taking whey protein and creatine monohydrate after works very well. However, after taking the protein and creatine, it is important to take a simple carbohydrate source. This will be immediately used to repair damaged muscle tissue and will help bring the protein and creatine directly into the muscles. As far as during goes, I usually don't take anything but some people will supplement with Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). « Show Less
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This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen replenishment by adding some carbs into that shake, like dextrose. I hope this helps! This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen... » Read More This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen replenishment by adding some carbs into that shake, like dextrose. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I purchased one of these for rotator cuff issues. It probably could help on the upper part of the arm muscles as well.