Rotator Cuff

[Pain Freak]

For the last 10 days or longer my arm/shoulder has been really sore (some days are better then others). Last night I was awoken 4 or 5 times because of the pain. So this morning I broke down and let my wife take me to Urgent Care. Preliminary diagnosis is a torn rotator cuff. But the doctor told me I had some other issues that would need to be looked at. Seems I have a slipped disc in my neck that could be dangerous. He's having a specialist look at it Monday and then they'll call me with a more detailed plan of action.

This is a real bummer. I'm starting a new business and need both arms. I sure hope they can fix this quickly.

[OMR]

Nice New Year's present, Mike... sorry to hear this.

[Livepe]

I had rotator cuff repair surgery on February 2nd and was on the road bike mid April (Dr. did not know), then back on the mountain bike mid may. It's been almost a year and I am finally to the point where I feel no pain and I am able to sleep on the side I had the surgery on. It takes a while to completely heal.

Good Luck!

Hope you like to hike! Did a lot of that and really enjoyed it.

Teri

[NipomoGuy]

gah! i've been having knee and ankle pain in my achielles (so sue me if i didn't spell it right :P) tendon area in the first 5 minutes of riding... annoying as hell!

i hope they fix ya up good!

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by Livepe

I had rotator cuff repair surgery on February 2nd and was on the road bike mid April (Dr. did not know), then back on the mountain bike mid may. It's been almost a year and I am finally to the point where I feel no pain and I am able to sleep on the side I had the surgery on. It takes a while to completely heal.

Good Luck!

Hope you like to hike! Did a lot of that and really enjoyed it.

Teri

Fortunately, I love hiking so that should help. About 25% of people over 60 have no rotator cuff anyways.(worn away) It's an injury where if you're young they can fix it but if you're 50+ you pretty much have to live with it. I will find out what exercises will work best for me from PT and hopefully that'll get me by.

I'm more concerned about work and how I'll be able to get the job done as I'm a hands on type of guy.

I can probably fix my bike to take away any strain on my rotator cuff.

[dstepper]

Mikey, so sorry to hear about this hope it is not serious.

Dean

[dirtmistress]

Accupuncture has helped me with shoulder issues.
Good luck Mike. Will miss harassing you on the trails!

[art23rockpile]

Mike, this is such a drag! Hopefully you'll be able to get this resolved promptly.

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Accupuncture has helped me with shoulder issues.
Good luck Mike. Will miss harassing you on the trails!

Funny, my sister was saying the same thing. I don't think it can hurt.

[nerdgirl]

I am sorry to hear that you have joined the ranks of riders with shoulder pain. I wish you a speedy and thorough recovery!

[russell]

Man seems a lot of STR folks are starting the New Year with injuries. I hope your injuries are not too serious and you have a speedy recovery.

[Good_ol'_slappy]

Bad news Mike...sorry to hear. Be diligent with the rehab and you should come back strong as ever.

[Sailor Ripley]

Heal quick Mike... In the meantime, I've been itching to do a little hiking/scrambling. Perhaps we can do a hike in my secret canyon out on the far side of Apple Valley... it's pretty cool and it's a good time of year for it (snakes are hibernating).

[Burner]

Sorry to hear the news, Mike. Hope it heals quickly... make sure you get multiple opinions.

[denmother]

I feel you Mike, I tore mine and my bicep and had to have them repaired, long surgery and even longer recovery (the Doc said I had 20+ years of scar tissue).

Healing vibes being sent your way!!!

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[ultraNoob]

Dood, that sucks. Hope you heal quick.

[emcil]

Hey Mike, like Eddie, I too am up for a hike when and if you need company. That canyon Sue is in looks fun.

[Pain Freak]

Thanks everyone.Nancy that's a big help, I went ahead and ordered the tape but I'll still go to PT and see what they have for me. Doc says I can ride the stationary bike but to keep weight off the arm. It does seem to be getting better already. I was also told I have bone spurs and they are leaning towards the surgery side but I'm not a fan of this. I'll find out more when I go to see my doctor again next week.
At least now I'm only waking once or twice during the night. They gave me pain meds but they're to strong even when I cut them in half so I'm just taking 800mg of Ibuprofen, and that gets me through the day.

[genusmtbkr5]

Sorry to hear about your injury Mike. Hope you heal soon.

[denmother]

I went to PT first and when it didn't get better they did the MRI and then surgery. I had many tears and it was 4cm retracted. Had I not gotten it fixed it would have completly retracted and not been usable.

It became weaker and weaker and after a trip to Whistler and one jarring experience on a wood feature, I could no longer lift my arm. That was the final straw.

I bought the books to help out with rehab after the surgery and after I had completed Physical Therapy. It became "After therapy" which I am thankful for. There is truth to the "managing your own health" train of thought.