NFR - well maybe. Rotated cuffbv

_WW_ said:
That's what I did with the bone spur in my right shoulder...for seven fucking years...my dumb ass! Seven years of needless pain. Get these things fixed right away.
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Having also waited on things to 'get better on their own', or ' it's not that bad, I can live with it', I always was happy when I got it fixed, and regretted not doing it sooner.
Sure, work and such are good excuses to put it off, but in the end, getting things fixed up quick makes for a better life, more easily engaging in various activities, and less pain.
 
Definitely worth getting it checked out by an ortho. Sometimes what feels like a rotator cuff issue is actually something like impingement or rotator cuff arthropathy. That was the case for me, no dramatic injury, just years of wear.

I delayed surgery way too long, thinking PT would be enough, but once I had it cleaned up, the difference was huge. If you're trying to understand what surgery and recovery might involve, here's a solid breakdown from the shoulder specialist I looked into, you can find it under rotator cuff arthropathy on this page. Might help you decide your next step.

Hoping it's something manageable and you're back to casting soon.
 
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Ha! Only 70, you have a lot of really good years ahead to be active. Get fixed, get well and get busy again.
 
Bakerite said:
I had a bad fall on a super slick steep sidewalk September 25th. Broke my fall withy right arm. Lot of sudden pain. Went to see the Dr., had an X-ray and did about 8 weeks of pt. Did the bands at home, and my usual stuff. Yoga most mornings (some poses a little painful), and trombone practice...long positions with right arm a little painful. The worst thing is fly casting, so working with left handed cast. Gradually feeling better but not right. Back to doc and had an MRI. Tear of the superspinatus. Went to see the shoulder doc who said he could fix it with arthroscopic surgery, and just to wait until I can't stand it. "It won't get better". Fishing seems to be the biggest impact. I play fish with rod in left hand and switch off casting. I'm adjusting and am dealing with it. Don't want to fix until some winter in the future.
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I did the same thing on February 23rd. Still healing!
 
In the same boat.. I am having a total shoulder replacement next month. I cannot raise my arm above my head. Pain pretty much 24 hours a day. Otho said I would be real lucky to get 50% with orthoscopic surgery.
 
I'm going through it now. I have an MRI on Friday.

Your GP will likely start by sending you for an x-ray and/ or sonogram. They are fairly useless and a waste of time. Then you goto an Ortho who orders an MRI.

I may have a tear. I have bone spurs and my AC joint is "all messed up". No big surprise but the timing is really bad. I suppose that here is never a good time.
 
Scott Salzer said:
This is a self diagnosis at this point but symptoms are there.

Suggestions, comments, how to precede. Obviously, a trip to an ortho would be a first step but it sounds like physical therapy might be a good start.
No specific fall or injury preceded it. Could be just be being 70.
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I had shoulder surgery on both shoulders and decided no more knife. Tried the following and have avoided surgery for many years. I will be 77 in a coupe of month and make Dr. Kirsch's exercise routine at least twice a week. I have not read Dr. Kirsch's book but have seen a few videos referring his methods. Dr. Kirsch is an Ortho surgeon and tells the story of how most shoulder surgeries simply make more room and thus relieve impingement pain. Removing the bursa sac, shaving the clavicle, etc. all make more room to reduce pain. He goes on to stay that "hanging" can do the same thing and actually suggests that hanging can help gain more space than some surgeries. Please note that I am not a doctor and can only speak from experiences.

If you are in pain you should do the exercises the video suggests, "RELIGOUSLY" if you can tolerate them. Add the Dr. Kirsch hanging as your pain settles down.

I have been a Wrestling coach for over 50 years and have seen just about every shoulder injury imagined. After seeing these hanging exercises years ago, I make my kids do "Shoulder Preservation" at least twice a week and have seen our shoulder injuries almost vanish. My Wrestlers will remind me if I forget to do these! I have passed this on to other coaches who have seen some of the same results.

Good PT, good luck, and I hope you can avoid the knife as I and so many others have done.

I just added some short video clips. First one is from Dr. Kirsch, himself.

Video — heal your own shoulder

The Book in Video
www.kirschshoulder.com www.kirschshoulder.com
 
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