I have impingement in both of my shoulders due to an anatomical issue. Unfortunately, it took me many different episodes of injuries to finally admit it and adjust my workouts. No overhead presses, no lateral movements, no pushups. Many shoulder exercises are just out of the question, as well as some back and chest exercises. While I was healing from my last injuries, I just concentrated on my core and legs, and did cardio and stretching. I hated it, because I felt so unbalanced, as I could not work my back, chest or arms in any way. But I healed, and I started working those things back in. And now I am scared to hurt myself again, so I am more cautious. But you just have to keep doing something, or you will just revert back to a jiggly, out of shape mess when you finally get back to doing what you are used to. I never realized how bad a shoulder injury could suck until I couldn't move either one of my arms. And if you are provided with exercises to retrain the shoulder's small muscles, do them. They will help you to strengthen the small guys to support the big guys when you get back to it. Just don't give up! You can find an exercise that you love while you are healing.
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