Thread: How Do I Counteract Muscle Wasting on One Side and Gain Symmetry?

Hi Everyone,

I have suprascapular (neck and shoulder area) nerve damage on my right side from a football injury 15 years ago when I was 16. As a result, there's significant atrophy from muscle wasting on my upper right side.

Is it possible to naturally fix muscle wasting from nerve damage? Or do I need nerve reconstruction surgery to try and fix the nerve first?

I've seen many doctors, surgeons, and physiatrists regarding this injury over the years, and they're stumped.

In January, a surgeon recommended that I try imbalanced weights, so currently, I'm doing:

6 Sets, 12-15 Reps -> Arnie Press
6 Sets, 12-15 Reps ->Side Lateral Raises
6 Sets, 12-15 Reps ->Alt Front Raises
6 Sets, 12-15 Reps ->90 Degree Raises
6 Sets, 12-15 Reps ->Hammer Hold

- two to three times a week with 67% more weight on the right side and 45 minutes of physiotherapy style pilates and exercise band conditioning workouts two to three times a week.

But I'm still not seeing much progress.

Are there any case studies or posts with before and after photos of people who have corrected muscle wasting or asymmetry without surgery?

Thanks,

Andy