Members der oxenrig Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 My right shoulder's been bothering me the past few months. It's kept me from doing tennis, bench press, among other things. Up until a few weeks ago though, I was able to do curls, now I can't even do them. So I see a sports medicine trainer the other day, and after a half hour of her dilly-{censored}ing my shoulder each way to the point where it hurts even worse , she tells me I need to see an orthopedic surgeon, and that it's either a bad rotator cuff, or a cartilage problem. Problem is I probably won't get to see one 'til after New Year, and the supply of vicodin is running out (advil & Aleve don't do {censored} for it). So basically, this is gonna be one painful holiday.
Members lug Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 Originally posted by The Ox My right shoulder's been bothering me the past few months. It's kept me from doing tennis, bench press, among other things. Up until a few weeks ago though, I was able to do curls, now I can't even do them. So I see a sports medicine trainer the other day, and after a half hour of her dilly-{censored}ing my shoulder each way to the point where it hurts even worse , she tells me I need to see an orthopedic surgeon, and that it's either a bad rotator cuff, or a cartilage problem. Problem is I probably won't get to see one 'til after New Year, and the supply of vicodin is running out (advil & Aleve don't do {censored} for it). So basically, this is gonna be one painful holiday. Were you a pitcher?
Members greenshag Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 Originally posted by lug Were you a pitcher? I was thinking catcher myself:D
Members KeroseneTrewthe Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 I dislocated my shoulder a couple years ago. I can now finally throw a baseball unlike a girl. Rest and light excersises is about the best you can do for these type of injuries.
Members takeout Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 Stop all pressing exercises right now, especially overhead/military presses. I know from experience. If it does turn out to be your rotator cuff (they'll probably do an MRI to be sure), you've got two months of rehabbing ahead of you.
Members no-logic Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 Bummer Ox. I hope things work out for the better. Maybe it's something less serious. I feel for you since I may be facing lower back surgery myself. Going to a neurosurgeon on the 6th. Good luck man.
Members der oxenrig Posted December 23, 2005 Author Members Posted December 23, 2005 Originally posted by no-logic Bummer Ox. I hope things work out for the better. Maybe it's something less serious. I feel for you since I may be facing lower back surgery myself. Going to a neurosurgeon on the 6th. Good luck man. Funny thing is, there's something wrong with my lower back as well. It's been hurting constantly ever since I had a spinal tap two years ago. I'm having that looked at as well, but it seems to be less severe than the shoulder thing. Good luck to you, too.
Members Emprov Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 Ex-tennis player here. I've had a torn rotater cuff for quite a few years and as long as I don't try any hard serves, I'm ok. Bench presses are questionable as well but I hate weightlifting anyway. Take some advil and give it some rest, it should feel better for the holidays.
Members greenshag Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 I dislocated my right shoulder when I was 11, and whenever I do bench presses, my right shoulder clicks in and out...doesn't really hurt anymore, just is very annoying.
Members Perfessor Posted December 23, 2005 Members Posted December 23, 2005 I gave up weight lifting a long time ago because I could see the injuries it causes. That and when you quit doing it it doesn't take long to lose all the muscle mass and look like you're supposed to again. By brother was 4th and 3rd NCAA powerlifting superheavyweight in the early 70's. He needs a shoulder, his back is bad. He has trophies, though.
Members der oxenrig Posted December 23, 2005 Author Members Posted December 23, 2005 Originally posted by Perfessor I gave up weight lifting a long time ago because I could see the injuries it causes. That and when you quit doing it it doesn't take long to lose all the muscle mass and look like you're supposed to again. By brother was 4th and 3rd NCAA powerlifting superheavyweight in the early 70's. He needs a shoulder, his back is bad. He has trophies, though. Well, after this year, i'll prbly stick to just free weights and cardiovascular exercise.
Members SimsburyKid Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 I had surgery on a herniated disc April of '04. I had the injury since summer of 2001. It was hell.
Members Perfessor Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 The free weights will do it too, I'm afraid. You'll look back and kick you self for doing them. I didn't mention all the other guys I know and who I know through my brother who have serious problems. When you need an elbow or shoulder replaced in you're 40's or 50's remember they only last 10 to 15 years and then you'll need another one. Exercise is all ya need.
Members pbass_groovin Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 Stick to cardio & rest the shoulder for 6-8 weeks.Start resistance training with light weights.No over the head movements.Concentrate on form. Stop if pain continues.
Members der oxenrig Posted December 24, 2005 Author Members Posted December 24, 2005 Originally posted by pbass_groovin No over the head movements. Trust me, I can't. I need help just to put a jacket on. gah GIVE ME NARCOTICS!!! :mad: :mad:
Members fretless Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 that's a bummer , hope you feel better real soon !
Members F-holes Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 I had a bad rotator cuff, a few years back. It was sore all of the time and bothered me more after each gig. I ended up going to a chiroprator for an unrelated back injury. During one session, I mentioned to the Dr. that I felt some arthritus up in my right shoulder. He said that it was my rotator cuff. He told me to put the palm of my right hand on my left shoulder and relax. He gave me a reacharound...err... ...he reached around me and interlocked his fingers. He then procceded to lift me up by my right elbow. When he put me back down, the pain had almost vanished. It probably isn't going to be that easy if there has been tearing of the tissus.
Members philthygeezer Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 I feel ya. My RC has been sore for nearly a year now. I'd do the damn exercises the physiotherapist gave me, but I'm worthless and weak!
Members Tommy Tourbus Posted December 24, 2005 Members Posted December 24, 2005 There isn't any cure for RC problems as far as I know. Both mine are bad, and my right arm has been this way for like 20 years. My left arm for about 3 years. I've been to chiropractors (worthless), sports medicine doctors, physical therepists (also worthless). The only thing that can be done is occasional cortozone injections which help but wear off, and the right kind of exercizes with light weights. And these will just help a bit. There is no cure. Welcome to a lifetime of pain and hassle.
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