Shoulder/neck pain

[Little Lyon]

I am in Eastern Iowa. I assumed that the person helping me get my bike knew what he was talking about...said to go with the Avail because it had a longer frame. But I am happy to know that there can be some ways to fix it. I am in a low paying profession, but if I knew what I was saving up for, I'm sure I could scrimp on some things

Thanks for the advice so far, and I'd love to hear any more input. I am not the greatest cyclist in the midwest, but I'd love to get back on and ride again pain free!

[bmccasland]

Little Lyon - your LBS should be able to do a proper fit, and the folks working there probably know medical professionals - Orthopedic surgeons, PT, massage therapists that they've had good care from, and are used to working with cyclists/athletes. So while you're getting a proper fit, it will take time, wear your biking kit, ask them about who they've seen. Tell them your PT wants you to give up your bike, but you don't want to.

Good luck! And you can recover from the should impingement and ride again (I did).

[KnottedYet]

Little Lyon - your LBS should be able to do a proper fit, and the folks working there probably know medical professionals - Orthopedic surgeons, PT, massage therapists that they've had good care from, and are used to working with cyclists/athletes. So while you're getting a proper fit, it will take time, wear your biking kit, ask them about who they've seen.

YES! Ask your bike shop for PT recommendations!

If you can't afford a full bike fit at the shop (they can take an hour or two, and cost a couple hundred dollars) at least see if you can transfer to a PT who knows bikes and is covered by your insurance. The PT usually can't wrench the bike (liability insurance is crazy) and won't have parts handy for you to try like the shop would, but the PT can tell you what to ask for at the shop and most of all help you with your on-the-bike posture and any fit and safety suggestions while dealing with the frozen shoulder.

Do not give up your bike!

(BTW: I don't doubt your frame is the right size, shop staff are pretty good about sizing. Bike fitting is taking the right size bike and then doing all the fine-tuning and tweaking and subtle changing of parts to make the bike customized to you and your personal quirks and foibles.)