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

-scallywag- · 09-22-2011, 03:58 PM

bummer Wade,
I've been plauged with shoulder probs since highschool and had full shoulder reconstuction after a compound fractured collar bone/scapula? followed by arto surgey a couple years after....I obvoiusly had no choise but IMO if its not dislocating, there a good chance it will heal on its own....after a few weeks of immobilization. Just do what you can to stay off the operating table!! If you do go under the knife your looking at a solid 2months recovery anyway, and then your shoulder will still hurt randomly anyway (arthridus?).

Immobilize for a few weeks
Hot/cold therapy really helps
Alcohol Dehydrates and inflames tissues...no good...
Also, I think sleeping habits can play a big role in shoulder issues...learn to sleep on your back with your arms at your side, if you go under the knife your gonna be sleeping like that anyway so just get used to it.

OHHH yeah, sell the Flinstone modile!!! welcome to the 21st century!!!

Tman · 09-22-2011, 08:22 PM

Throw some dirt on it, you'll be fine...

bellcon · 09-22-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

Throw some dirt on it, you'll be fine...

Laughing my ass off

when i saw TMAN posted on this thread
I almost guessed exactly what the response would be
Old School

Billy V · 09-23-2011, 10:55 AM

It could be tendonosis - a very painful debilitating condition that come from repetitive use. Micro tears form along the tendon's length. They repeatedly tear and scar over when you re-injure it.
If you did not have any direct trauma to the affected area that would be my guess. (I got mine from Rowing) It got so bad I couldn't carry my groceries to my house.

- I went for the MRI and Ultrasound Scan to verify the condition. I had Four Radiologist Dr's read the scans. The only thing you can do it rest it - that means No use at all - and it sucks big time.
The Orthopedic Dr. told me if I rested it for 6 continuous months it would scar over and heal itself - and it did.
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You need to figure out a way to fish without aggravating the area. Use the Rail, Use your legs to peddle.

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I also has a rotator cuff tear from a different incident. Although it was painful, it was a different kind of pain only localized to a specific movement. It was easier to deal with as compared to the tendonosis and tear.

The Number 1 advice the doc will give you is to stop what you are doing and rest the area. I know you don't want to hear that (neither did I) but its a way to heal without surgery.

09-22-2011, 08:22 PM	#2
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Throw some dirt on it, you'll be fine... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

09-23-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	It could be tendonosis - a very painful debilitating condition that come from repetitive use. Micro tears form along the tendon's length. They repeatedly tear and scar over when you re-injure it. If you did not have any direct trauma to the affected area that would be my guess. (I got mine from Rowing) It got so bad I couldn't carry my groceries to my house. - I went for the MRI and Ultrasound Scan to verify the condition. I had Four Radiologist Dr's read the scans. The only thing you can do it rest it - that means No use at all - and it sucks big time. The Orthopedic Dr. told me if I rested it for 6 continuous months it would scar over and heal itself - and it did. ------------------------ You need to figure out a way to fish without aggravating the area. Use the Rail, Use your legs to peddle. ---------------------------------- I also has a rotator cuff tear from a different incident. Although it was painful, it was a different kind of pain only localized to a specific movement. It was easier to deal with as compared to the tendonosis and tear. The Number 1 advice the doc will give you is to stop what you are doing and rest the area. I know you don't want to hear that (neither did I) but its a way to heal without surgery. __________________

09-22-2011, 03:58 PM	#1
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	bummer Wade, I've been plauged with shoulder probs since highschool and had full shoulder reconstuction after a compound fractured collar bone/scapula? followed by arto surgey a couple years after....I obvoiusly had no choise but IMO if its not dislocating, there a good chance it will heal on its own....after a few weeks of immobilization. Just do what you can to stay off the operating table!! If you do go under the knife your looking at a solid 2months recovery anyway, and then your shoulder will still hurt randomly anyway (arthridus?). Immobilize for a few weeks Hot/cold therapy really helps Alcohol Dehydrates and inflames tissues...no good... Also, I think sleeping habits can play a big role in shoulder issues...learn to sleep on your back with your arms at your side, if you go under the knife your gonna be sleeping like that anyway so just get used to it. OHHH yeah, sell the Flinstone modile!!! welcome to the 21st century!!!