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torn rotator cuff
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Thanks Alan.
Originally posted by tryme View PostHi guys I've got a torn rotator cuff in my left shoulder. I had to quit boxing it got that bad. I can't sleep on my left side as I relax my shoulder slides out the socket due to my body weight being on it and it hurts more and more as time goes on.
Will the speed bag make it better or worse?
Two years after surgery, I still do not sleep on my surgery side shoulder (right). When lying on my left side, I have a small pillow under my right arm pit. It was required after surgery, but now it's for peace of mind. The pillow helps to keep the right shoulder joint in a more neutral position while lying on my left side.
Speedbag's witness to the scapular stabilizer muscles role...I believe...should not be overlooked or taken lightly. My suggestion to you would be to learn ALL you can about their role in the proper function of your shoulder joint BEFORE a lot of wasted time with improper therapy and especially BEFORE any surgery. Did you check out the link to “The Ultimate Rotator Cuff Training Guide”? If not, do yourself a favor.
We all know that hindsight is 20/20. It will be that way with you in your case as well, because you will learn things that can't be learned short of living them.
I will share with you a philosophy that I have recently adopted. Here it is (I don't know yet how to articulate it in shorter fashion): "If you don't want to experience Diverticulitis, learn all you can about preventing it NOW. If you don't want to experience Hemorrhoids, learn all you can about preventing it NOW. If you don't want to experience Heart Disease, learn all you can about preventing it NOW. If you don't want to experience a Rotator Cuff Injury, learn all you can about preventing it NOW."
I'm sure this sounds simplistic, but if we apply this philosophy on matters that we may be at risk for (lifestyle, genetics, family history, etc.) we can reduce some of the negative aspects of 20/20 hindsight.
Your query into this subject on this forum was a wise choice! I haven't seen a lot of response in this particular thread, but I have seen great advice throughout this forum on this subject. I'm not very versed in how to search the forum, but you would do well to search out all you can from some earlier posts.
I wish you complete success and a speedy recovery!
Bagdaddy
p.s.: In my case, I had never hit a speed bag until after assumed-full-recovery of my rotator cuff. However, after hitting the speed bag, the response I got from my shoulder took me from assuming full recovery to being convinced of full recovery...save my scapular stabilizer muscles!
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Originally posted by Speedbag View PostBagdaddy I will agree with you about the roll of the scapular stabizers and your shoulder. I have had the same issue, but for perhaps a different reason. (mine is more from cervical spine, brachial plexus....). Either way, so goes your scapular stability, so goes your shoulder. If the scapula doesn't maintain position or work as designed, your shoulder is rotating in a time bomb. I too wish I had known more about the scapula stabilizer muscles and stablization exercises in my "younger" days. Hope all works out well with your situation.
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Originally posted by bagdaddy View PostVery good point Alan. Well taken!
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And when the cartilage is gone, it's gone. And it hurts. a lot. When you move your shoulder, and when you don't.
Anyone who has tried sleeping on a shoulder that has lost most if its cartilage will attest to how bad a shoulder can hurt without movement required.
For those interested in a bit more on shoulder issues and the possible treatments, I suggest reading the Shoulder Blog of
Dr. Fred Matsen III MD He is an orthopedic shoulder specialist at the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington.
I might add there is another physician associated with this location that is an avid speed bag enthusiast and visits our forum occasionally..
Some of the article links include a deeper understanding of medical terminology. Don't be afraid of the "Doctor Speak" if you are not used to it. When I do reading for medical or rehabilitation research on any topic, I always open a quick link to a medical dictionary so I can quickly drop in any word or phrase I don't understand. Like anything else, If you want to know what someone says then you have to understand their language. Doctors say a lot of things for each other, and a dictionary helps you break their code.
Hope it helps!
Knowledge is Power. Always has been.Last edited by Speedbag; 12-04-2011, 07:50 PM.Speed Bag
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Originally posted by Speedbag View PostFor those interested in a bit more on shoulder issues and the possible treatments, I suggest reading the Shoulder Blog of
Dr. Fred Matsen III MD He is an orthopedic shoulder specialist at the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington.
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