Rotator Cuff Tear... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sdfisher · 09-22-2011, 06:48 AM

man that sucks if it is a torn. paddling technique definitely can help, use your core/legs, your arms are there just to guide the paddle. Maybe a different type paddle could help resolve the pain. Look at greenland paddle. looks really weird but my dad had shoulder problems, he is a avid kayak surfer and he uses one for surfing and ocean kayaking and he doesn't have issues.

Iceman · 09-22-2011, 08:32 AM

I have had suspected tears in both my right and left. Last one was left arm and took a year of self therapy to heal. Alternating hot and cold on it. Ibuprofin for the swelling and pain. Searing pain with the wrong angle of movement as well as fast movements. Loss of sleep! Could not raise my hand much above my head and could not use that arm to wipe my .........nose. Paddling felt like I had hit the wall, very weak muscle. I am 99% as I feel what I would guess is scar tissue.

deepdvr · 09-22-2011, 08:37 AM

will solve your problems

The Kid · 09-22-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

will solve your problems

hahahaha

x2

PAL · 09-22-2011, 09:45 AM

Bummer. It comes with the territory. The amount of well-informed advice here is impressive - and sobering.

habanero · 09-22-2011, 10:33 AM

I am currently undergoing therapy for Rotator cuff syndrome and pass this advice: Don't ignore it or it will get worse. I'm sure the suggestion for pain relief works temperately but if treated in time with therapy, surgery can be avoided. Being a Hobie owner myself, I can only imagine what paddling can do to aggravate the situation. My problem stems from an old injury battling big surf that yanked my shoulder out of place, followed by subsequent long hours at the computer with bad posture. %$#$%^@ me up for a very long time!

StinkyMatt · 09-22-2011, 10:51 AM

Some people will do anything to buy themselves a new toy.

Wade, which Hobie are you eyeballing?

I like the "I hurt my shoulder" twist....

Seriously, hope this is not a major injury, we need a bug removal specialist on the water.

YakMedic · 09-22-2011, 10:53 AM

Regor nailed it... a contrast MRI is called an MR arthrogram. It shows much more than a MRI however it is usually the 3rd test ordered by a Doc. Xray-MRI-MR arthrogram

ChefT · 09-22-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

will solve your problems

Deep Breaths.....

:sifon e:

and lots of

tacos....

6 pac reps of 12oz curls

Tandem Assassin · 09-22-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

will solve your problems

Smoke on the water..

09-22-2011, 08:32 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I have had suspected tears in both my right and left. Last one was left arm and took a year of self therapy to heal. Alternating hot and cold on it. Ibuprofin for the swelling and pain. Searing pain with the wrong angle of movement as well as fast movements. Loss of sleep! Could not raise my hand much above my head and could not use that arm to wipe my .........nose. Paddling felt like I had hit the wall, very weak muscle. I am 99% as I feel what I would guess is scar tissue. __________________

09-22-2011, 10:51 AM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Fake injury Some people will do anything to buy themselves a new toy. Wade, which Hobie are you eyeballing? I like the "I hurt my shoulder" twist.... Seriously, hope this is not a major injury, we need a bug removal specialist on the water.

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09-22-2011, 06:48 AM	#1
sdfisher Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 179	man that sucks if it is a torn. paddling technique definitely can help, use your core/legs, your arms are there just to guide the paddle. Maybe a different type paddle could help resolve the pain. Look at greenland paddle. looks really weird but my dad had shoulder problems, he is a avid kayak surfer and he uses one for surfing and ocean kayaking and he doesn't have issues.

09-22-2011, 08:37 AM	#3
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	will solve your problems

09-22-2011, 09:45 AM	#5
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	Bummer. It comes with the territory. The amount of well-informed advice here is impressive - and sobering.

09-22-2011, 10:33 AM	#6
habanero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 133	I am currently undergoing therapy for Rotator cuff syndrome and pass this advice: Don't ignore it or it will get worse. I'm sure the suggestion for pain relief works temperately but if treated in time with therapy, surgery can be avoided. Being a Hobie owner myself, I can only imagine what paddling can do to aggravate the situation. My problem stems from an old injury battling big surf that yanked my shoulder out of place, followed by subsequent long hours at the computer with bad posture. %$#$%^@ me up for a very long time!

09-22-2011, 10:53 AM	#8
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Regor nailed it... a contrast MRI is called an MR arthrogram. It shows much more than a MRI however it is usually the 3rd test ordered by a Doc. Xray-MRI-MR arthrogram