I find myself getting more and more frustrated with people telling me, “I heard CrossFit is really bad for you; you’re just gonna end up getting injured.”
Let me give you a first hand account and a REAL perspective on my injuries and CrossFit training. I first came to Hyperfit USA in the beginning of June, 2013. Upon entering, I filled out an information sheet on my physical health, how many times per week I currently worked out, and any pains, injuries, or concerns I had about my body.
At that time, my right knee was giving me problems and I expressed great concern for my right shoulder. I feared what would happen if I pushed it much further. My shoulder had gotten so bad over the years that reaching over to put on a seatbelt became a daunting task; raising my arm, even half way up to wave to someone sent so many shooting pains into my shoulder crossfit shoes and back that I ALWAYS used my left, and doing a simple push-up… well, that became more painful than it was worth.
To no surprise, doctors said the wear and tear of playing sports and lifting over the years had finally taken its toll, and it was time to think on and reconsider surgery. This was the last thing that I wanted and resisted it with every fiber of my being. So you may be asking… “And you decided to jump into CrossFit as a result? Are you crazy?” Think what you will, but joining Hyperfit USA in Ann Arbor, MI was the best decision I could have made in regard to my surgery proned shoulder.
I spoke with Doug Chapman, the owner of Hyperfit, and told him of my concerns. I expressed to him that I wanted to avoid surgery at all costs, until there was absolutely no other option. He said, “I get it. Let’s see what we can do.” Doug personally began looking at my range of motion, what parts of my shoulder hurt, and where the pain would go when I did various activities. Immediately, I was given a variety of therapeutic techniques that aided in the healing and strengthening of my shoulder muscles and tendons.
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