<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.hi I have very sore shoulder pain...I am on a statin at a high level...I work out 2 times a day...either gym at noon and hockey at nite,,,my right should is really sore...I am 53 with a history of two hearth attacks...should I avoid lifting weights...or just certain types of weights...  <response>: Hi. Sorry to hear about your problem. As far as your question is concerned. Perhaps you know the answer already. Yes if you are having something wrong infectioninflammation with your shoulder joint, it is a wise choice to give some rest. Its better that you should visit a local orthopedic surgeon for investigations for confirmation diagnosis of shoulder joint pathology and an appropriate prescription most probably of anti-inflammatory agent. Also, you mentioned two episodes of having heart attack. So as being a cardiac ischemic heart disease patient, its better to refrain yourself from vigorous exercises hockey and heavy weight lifting. Such type of activities can provoke further cardiac event. I would suggest having some brisk walk rather than these exercises. Hoping these few lines might help you. Wishing you best of health. Regards. 