Injury Recovery

[SPINMAN]

I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

[meamoantonio]

(03-15-2025, 01:22 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

oh man this sounds painful, I can't really relate to winter injuries but I did get a fracture once on my arm while cycling (jumping on trails that im not really used to) , ortho doctor had to put titanium implants on my arm, since he was also a triathlete he gave me some tips on how to get back on the bike

1.) Start slowly, indoor is a good start

2.) don't be afraid to use the arm that you broke, the more times you use it the better the recovery will be (this is also specific me I think)

3.) Calcium supplements will make healing faster, drink this once a day (this is specific to me I think since I was recovering from a fracture)

4.) resistance training (weights and body weight exercises) will do wonders for recovery but only do it once you have healed

So yeah a few years later and I came out stronger than ever and even developed a deeper love for cycling, when you're injured I think its really important to look forward to what happens to your body after you come out of recovery, it gives us hope for a stronger tomorrow haha

[GirishH]

@SPINMAN, so sorry to hear about your injury but glad that you are on the mend.

I cannot relate to the physical injury part but definitely can relate to the fear after being off the bike for a long period.

Just two days ago, I restarted my bikepacking after spending some 50 days in the same village of a foreign land. This was just too nerve-wrecking for me because I would again be heading into the unknown.

I had lost that bonding with my bicycle and that road-confidence. So, I took it easy and let my body get comfortable with the bike all over again. There were some moments when we felt unsure of each other. But, got comfortable slowly and eventually felt one with it. It's almost like mounting the horse for the first time..:-)

So, all I can suggest is to slowly ease into it and listen to your body. Body knows best..

[SPINMAN]

(03-19-2025, 09:28 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  

(03-15-2025, 01:22 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

oh man this sounds painful, I can't really relate to winter injuries but I did get a fracture once on my arm while cycling (jumping on trails that im not really used to) , ortho doctor had to put titanium implants on my arm, since he was also a triathlete he gave me some tips on how to get back on the bike

1.) Start slowly, indoor is a good start

2.) don't be afraid to use the arm that you broke, the more times you use it the better the recovery will be (this is also specific me I think)

3.) Calcium supplements will make healing faster, drink this once a day (this is specific to me I think since I was recovering from a fracture)

4.) resistance training (weights and body weight exercises) will do wonders for recovery but only do it once you have healed

So yeah a few years later and I came out stronger than ever and even developed a deeper love for cycling, when you're injured I think its really important to look forward to what happens to your body after you come out of recovery, it gives us hope for a stronger tomorrow haha

Thanks, physical therapy is helping with the strength. I do the cal/mag and shoulder rotation. Working on swimming movements.

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(03-19-2025, 09:28 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  

(03-15-2025, 01:22 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

oh man this sounds painful, I can't really relate to winter injuries but I did get a fracture once on my arm while cycling (jumping on trails that im not really used to) , ortho doctor had to put titanium implants on my arm, since he was also a triathlete he gave me some tips on how to get back on the bike

1.) Start slowly, indoor is a good start

2.) don't be afraid to use the arm that you broke, the more times you use it the better the recovery will be (this is also specific me I think)

3.) Calcium supplements will make healing faster, drink this once a day (this is specific to me I think since I was recovering from a fracture)

4.) resistance training (weights and body weight exercises) will do wonders for recovery but only do it once you have healed

So yeah a few years later and I came out stronger than ever and even developed a deeper love for cycling, when you're injured I think its really important to look forward to what happens to your body after you come out of recovery, it gives us hope for a stronger tomorrow haha

I'm ready
Thanks, physical therapy is helping with the strength. I do the cal/mag and shoulder rotation. Working on swimming movements

[GirishH]

Hurray, welcome back on the bike @SPINMAN ..:-)

(03-28-2025, 06:24 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  

(03-19-2025, 09:28 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  

(03-15-2025, 01:22 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

oh man this sounds painful, I can't really relate to winter injuries but I did get a fracture once on my arm while cycling (jumping on trails that im not really used to) , ortho doctor had to put titanium implants on my arm, since he was also a triathlete he gave me some tips on how to get back on the bike

1.) Start slowly, indoor is a good start

2.) don't be afraid to use the arm that you broke, the more times you use it the better the recovery will be (this is also specific me I think)

3.) Calcium supplements will make healing faster, drink this once a day (this is specific to me I think since I was recovering from a fracture)

4.) resistance training (weights and body weight exercises) will do wonders for recovery but only do it once you have healed

So yeah a few years later and I came out stronger than ever and even developed a deeper love for cycling, when you're injured I think its really important to look forward to what happens to your body after you come out of recovery, it gives us hope for a stronger tomorrow haha

Thanks, physical therapy is helping with the strength. I do the cal/mag and shoulder rotation. Working on swimming movements.

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(03-19-2025, 09:28 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  

(03-15-2025, 01:22 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

oh man this sounds painful, I can't really relate to winter injuries but I did get a fracture once on my arm while cycling (jumping on trails that im not really used to) , ortho doctor had to put titanium implants on my arm, since he was also a triathlete he gave me some tips on how to get back on the bike

1.) Start slowly, indoor is a good start

2.) don't be afraid to use the arm that you broke, the more times you use it the better the recovery will be (this is also specific me I think)

3.) Calcium supplements will make healing faster, drink this once a day (this is specific to me I think since I was recovering from a fracture)

4.) resistance training (weights and body weight exercises) will do wonders for recovery but only do it once you have healed

So yeah a few years later and I came out stronger than ever and even developed a deeper love for cycling, when you're injured I think its really important to look forward to what happens to your body after you come out of recovery, it gives us hope for a stronger tomorrow haha

I'm ready
Thanks, physical therapy is helping with the strength. I do the cal/mag and shoulder rotation. Working on swimming movements

[andgy]

Take care and don’t rush yourself. Doing everything very slowly and listening to your body is really the key to proper recovery. Pushing too hard too soon can only make things worse. And if you ever need some information about medications, treatments, or even supplements to support your healing process, canadian pharmacy partner has it all. They have a lot of helpful resources and guidance that can make a real difference when you're trying to find the right options. Just remember, one step at a time — steady progress is always better than risking a setback.

[enkei]

That sucks. Hope your recovery goes well.

[SPINMAN]

(04-25-2025, 08:20 AM)andgy Wrote:  Take care and don’t rush yourself. Doing everything very slowly and listening to your body is really the key to proper recovery. Pushing too hard too soon can only make things worse. And if you ever need some information about medications, treatments, or even supplements to support your healing process, canadian pharmacy partner has it all. They have a lot of helpful resources and guidance that can make a real difference when you're trying to find the right options. Just remember, one step at a time — steady progress is always better than risking a setback.

Thanks for the referral. This is my second week in the gym and back on the Spin bike. Gained 10 lbs in 6 months. Another "ROCKY" comeback! 😁👍

[GirishH]

HURRAY for that "ROCKY" comeback..

(04-28-2025, 07:33 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  

(04-25-2025, 08:20 AM)andgy Wrote:  Take care and don’t rush yourself. Doing everything very slowly and listening to your body is really the key to proper recovery. Pushing too hard too soon can only make things worse. And if you ever need some information about medications, treatments, or even supplements to support your healing process, canadian pharmacy partner has it all. They have a lot of helpful resources and guidance that can make a real difference when you're trying to find the right options. Just remember, one step at a time — steady progress is always better than risking a setback.

Thanks for the referral. This is my second week in the gym and back on the Spin bike. Gained 10 lbs in 6 months. Another "ROCKY" comeback! 😁👍

[ReapThaWhirlwind]

(03-15-2025, 01:22 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  I'm coming off a calf tear and shoulder bone spur recovery. I'm a little afraid to get back on the bike. I'm starting on my indoor Spin bike to test it out. How is everyone recovering from winter injuries?

That's a really rough injury to be coming off of.

As the name suggests, spinning and winning is the name of the game.

That's what I would suggest getting back into it.

From the nature of your injuries, it seems like you're at a deficit of growth factors and connective tissue polypeptides. The two most prominent sources for this will be that your protein consumption is too low—or that it's incomplete. I would strongly recommended adding two protein shakes or protein bars a day, to supplement at least 50g of protein from this source. Additionally, if you have the resources, one of those should be egg protein powder. And the other can be micellar casein or beef albumin (for best results). If you can't afford one or both, it's strongly recommended you eat at least one whole egg every other day, or at least once a week. It's the most complete protein with the most expansive chains, which is why it's the slowest digesting. The body is able to source the most essential poly peptides from egg albumin. I would like to supplement that you add 5g to 10g of collagen protein to each of those shakes. It boosts the amino acid profile tremendously, and makes the protein fulfillment fully complete.

There are some other supplements you can add to increase the threshold of this further (and your overall well-being);

Serotonin Dopamine Liquescence by Professional Formulas
Andro Stim Liquescence by Professional Formulas
Nerve Drainage Liquesence by Professional Formulas

Liposmal NAD+ (dramatically aids in mitochondria sustainment and neuroplasticity regeneration) You can also use NMN instead.

N-Acetyl Cysteine boosts very important metabolic pathways and l-glutathione production (the body's strongest antioxidant)

D3 (even if you think you're getting enough—you're probably not) Very important for neuroplasticity regeneration.

Full Spectrum Omega Fish Oils (most cyclists might already have this in their stack, but just in case) Very important for metabolic stability all over the body.

Catalase (very important anti-aging enzyme that supports athletes tremendously by breaking down excess hydrogen peroxide created as a metabolic biproduct)

You can get a combination of some of these in Stem XCell by Enzymedica. It's a pretty solid proprietary supplement that will also boost superoxide dimutase for you, which is essential for protecting against superoxide free radicals. If I could recommend a specific NAD+ supplement it would be Men's NAD+ by Echeden, because it includes a male virility herbal testosterone boosting stack in it that supplements very well with the Andro Stim Liquesence. The NAD+ also boosts the nerve and brain tissue extracts in the liquescence to accentuate the reach of and depth of neuroplasticity regeneration from the potenized growth factors you receive in those extracts.

The combination of this should not only speed up your recovery, but should have you feeling 10 years younger in just a few months.