AboutJerry Goodwin Expertise I can answer questions related to any of the following areas alternative medicine, fitness, physical education, weight training, senior health, bicycling, personal trainers, personal training, medical technology, health and wellness, eating disorders, weight loss, Naturopathy, first aid, and bodybuilding. In fact I was listed as an expert in each of these categories at askme.com until they closed down
Experience I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional
mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate.
Degrees & Certifications:
Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS
Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF.
Advance Weight Training through NAHF.
Accepted as AFTA Associate
Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation
Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals
CPR re-Certifcation 2007
Web page:
http://www.bmgfitness.com
http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com
Question I am 19 and a calisthenics enthusiast. About a month ago, I tried some shrugs for two days and noticed a more than moderate pain in what I believe is called the pectoralis minor (The muscle that is on the clavicle and connects to the frontal neck muscles.) I paused for about a week and resumed my regular regime (Push-ups, Sit-ups, pull-ups sans the shrugs) Afterwards I stopped doing push-ups and pull ups because the pain had been aggravated gradually. It has been about two weeks since I have done any upper-body exercises. I still experience pain in that area, but It is greatly reduced now.
What I want to ask is: What type of injury is this? Are there any rehabilitary excercises that I can do to spped up recovery and, How long do you think I will have to rest for?
Answer Hi Jesse,
It sounds like it may be a pec tear, but you really need to have a physician examine you and make a diagnosis. They can run tests and be sure. Then you will need to follow a program of rehab that is recommended by your doctor probably with a therapist.
