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Expert: - 9/16/2005


Question
i like punching and boxing....presently 39 years old....notice shoulder discomfort more and more when im not exercising...any tips?

Answer
If the pain is "minor" and not seriously interfering with your arm movement, do some range of motion activities but don't strain it. Let it rest of about a month to make sure you don't make it chronic.

If it is really limiting your arm motion and hurts a lot all time, waking you up at night or hurting a lot even when you are not exercising, Stop using it and seek medical attention.

It is better to miss a few upper body workouts than make your condition worse.

Good luck and I hope it gets better.

sincerely,

Alan Kahn

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I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.

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Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.

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Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)

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Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling

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Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.

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