So I have been struggling with my shoulder for what seems like forever. But I have also learned do much more about myself and my body's movement. and how important proper posture is. I have learned with proper care I can get better and become more of a master of my body.
Normally in forms I like to really put in power and snap into each move, all the while trying yo keep the flow and 6 harmonies aligned. With these shoulders of mine I can nor longer finish each move with as much energy as I would like. I now have to focus even more on my intent and control over my movement, because if it gets away from me I will feel it. Even picking up one of those black broad swords makes me feel pain. A light broad sword does not hurt though. I would say I still have amazing flexibility in my shoulders i just don't use it, because it would hurt after.
I have had to develop patience with this healing process. Slowly but surly I will get better but, I am also starting to try and live with the possibility that I will never be fully healed. I will forever have these bad shoulders and will have to get around it. If that is my future I won't let that dictate my love of kung fu, because I know that I will find another way to train and adapt to my future. That is always the least I can always do adapt, overcome, then thrive
Sifu Langner
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