# A Great Opportunity

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2025/01/22/a-great-opportunity/
- Published: 2025-01-22T10:00:00-05:00
- Author: Brian Johns

## A “Great Opportunity” is how I view my current right shoulder situation. To begin with, my right shoulder issues have gotten worse since October. There have been peaks and valleys with the pain in the front of the shoulder. Some days have been better than others.

I had two painful episodes that prompted me to seek out a shoulder doctor. On both
occasions, the pain briefly spiked to 9 or 10 on the pain scale while I was teaching
private lessons. I felt as though there was something seriously wrong with my right
shoulder.

Long story short, my shoulder doctor has provisionally diagnosed me with biceps 
tendonitis, specifically at the shoulder insertion. He prescribed me a course of
physiotherapy, which I started the next day. I’ve done the prescribed exercises 
for three days and can feel a difference in my right shoulder already.

That said, it will take a while for the tendonitis to heal. Assuming I’m consistent
with the exercise program, the doctor and the physiotherapist told me I should heal
within 6 to 8 weeks.

Along with the prescription for physiotherapy, I underwent an ultrasound yesterday
to check for any tears in the shoulder area. I will find out the results at the 
follow-up appointment on March 19th.

Here’s a great explainer video about biceps tendonitis.

If you are not able to view the video, go [here](https://youtu.be/mPx0BcQGU5M?si=YudzX82gVFBfLcMa).

## By now, you’re probably thinking, “_blah, blah, blah._” I don’t blame you! 🙂

  Type your email here!

Due to the shoulder pain, I’ve not done push-ups or pull-ups since October. Let 
me tell you, that is a freaking bummer. Any time, I encountered considerable pain
any time I did those exercises. The doctor advised me to avoid those exercises for
the time being.

Being right-hand dominant, I’ve had to switch to teaching ONLY left-hand material
in my private lessons. [Practicing stick techniques with the left hand](https://brianejohns.com/2025/02/03/video-of-the-week-27-the-basics-of-training-the-left-hand/)
is fun and challenging. At times, it can be frustrating. I consider myself semi-
proficient with my left hand, but I need much more improvement.

If you are not able to watch the video, go [here](https://youtu.be/Bh-D6YkL-F8?si=9jr6bPJ3t5FyTdcN).

## Other Stuff I’ve Written

 * [Video of the Week 21: Angles of Attack with Double Zero](https://brianejohns.com/2024/12/16/video-of-the-week-21-angles-of-attack-with-double-zero/)
 * [Post Push-up Challenge Blues and a New Plan](https://brianejohns.com/2024/11/13/post-push-up-challenge-blues-and-a-new-plan/)
 * [Reality vs. Fantasy](https://brianejohns.com/2024/12/09/reality-vs-fantasy/)
 * [Mixing It Up!](https://brianejohns.com/2021/11/08/blog-mixing-it-up/)
 * [7 Great Ways to Train Left Handed](https://brianejohns.com/2015/10/01/blog-7-great-ways-to-train-left-handed/)

I published the above video 7 years ago. Since then, I’ve improved my left hand 
_somewhat_ since then. Emphasis on _somewhat_.

Simply put, it’s time for a crash project on my left-hand material. This is the “
great opportunity” I speak of. That said, while I rehab my right shoulder, I will
train and teach strictly left-hand material. This should result in significant improvement.

## Stay tuned for videos on my left-hand project! This is a great opportunity!

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## Before you venture into the wild jungle of the Internet, might I persuade you to buy me a cup of coffee? ☕️

## I need your help in defraying the increasing expenses of the blog. I’ll recognize you for your contribution! 🙂

## A huge thank you in advance!

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