Right Shoulder Pain - Not sure what to do.

[MelC]

It sounds more like your back than your shoulder joint per se but be cautious of ongoing irritation to the joint, particularly if you are in or are approaching 40s or more. Apparently frozen shoulder is common in women of this age (guilty) and can be brought on by very small shoulder inflammation/irritation. I am approaching my one year anniversary of onset and trust me you don't want it.

[WindingRoad]

I did get some advice from a friend who cycles and it an OT. She gave me some stretches to help stretch out the front of my shoulders which is apparently where alot of this issue is coming from. She recommended using a foam roller to lay on parallel to my spine and allow my shoulder to drap back. She also said to put one hand on the doorway and turn away from that arm to stretch out those same from muscles. She said put my hand up higher to intensify it and I did that today and about jumped right outta my skin cuz it was so tight and hurt. Must take that one VERY easy. She also recommended I do neck rolls, stretch the back of the shoulder with head pointing opposite way. So anyways.... I'm going to try these things and see if they help. She rides a TON of miles so I think she is a very good person to listen to.

I've continued with my weight training and it seems to be helping too. I did a really hilly ride today and only felt a little discomfort around mile 30. We stopped for lunch and rode home, about 25 more miles, I really didn't have any issues after lunch. It's slow but I think/hope it's improving.