The text describes a therapy session between a therapist and a powerlifter named Ed, who has a history of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Ed has had both his hips replaced and is experiencing shoulder pain. The therapist works on Ed's lats, using deep tissue work and graston techniques to try to relieve his pain. Throughout the session, Ed provides feedback on the areas where he feels pain and discomfort, and the therapist adjusts their technique accordingly. The session appears to be effective in reducing Ed's pain, particularly in his shoulders and back. The conversation is informal and includes humor, with the therapist and Ed joking and making light of the situation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Edco, a powerlifter, has a family history of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
2. Edco has had both of his hips replaced.
3. Edco's shoulders are starting to wear out, and he has cartilage damage.
4. Edco is going to get an MRI soon to assess the damage.
5. Edco has massive lats, which are typically tight and knotted.
6. The therapy session aims to relieve Edco's pain by releasing tension in his lats.
7. Edco has trouble doing chest work due to shoulder pain.
8. Edco's pecs don't get activated when he tries to do real chest work.
9. Edco's external rotation is restricted, causing his bicep tendon to drift laterally.
10. Edco's shoulder blades don't move, causing his humerus to jam into the joint.
11. Edco's scapula is dense and doesn't move, causing pain and stiffness.
12. Edco's powerlifting has made his shoulder blades strong, but also inflexible.
13. Edco's greatest strength (powerlifting) has become his greatest weakness (shoulder pain).
14. Edco's shoulder pain is mainly in the front delt, but also in the back.
15. Edco's pain has decreased significantly after the therapy session.
16. Edco's range of motion has improved, and he can move his arm more smoothly.
17. Edco's pain is now mainly in the front, rather than the back.
18. Edco's shoulder blades are still tight, but the therapy has helped to release some tension.
19. Edco's bicep tendon is still sore, but the pain has decreased.
20. Edco's pecs are now activated when he moves his arm, indicating improved function.
21. Edco's shoulder pain is still present, but it's no longer sharp and debilitating.