Deltoid injury?

[Catrin]

I just returned from my Osteopath and with good news. No expensive pictures or consults required Apparently my rotator cuff, biceps tendon and even my deltoid are not the problem (he did a wide variety of tests for these). The problem turns out to be my pec minor and there is some inflammation/tendinitis there. Ice, topical medication that he provided, and if it doesn't ease in a reasonable time period I've a referral to a massage therapist who does trigger point therapy. He offered an injection but I turned it down, though I might revisit that idea. My mobility work is targeting the area he thinks is most responsible, and he wants me to continue as I am - keep exercising and just don't do what hurts!

I am, however, taking a couple of days off... He also suggested acupuncture, but I am less likely to go that direction. Something about needles... I wanted to do other things tomorrow, perhaps a very gentle yoga class I've heard about to just get some movement in. If I can sleep well tonight without pain then I will consider it. I suppose that I need to learn to sleep on my back...