anyone have any experience with surgery or just rehab? I play a lot of competitive golf and don't want any issues so am leaning towards surgery. Any thoughts?
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Grade 3 shoulder separation?
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Last: 8 yr ago by Stacy V. Cole
As long as the ligaments aren't torn - you should be OK IF you wear the sling as long as prescribed. That includes to work, 24/7. That got old pretty quick as I recall. And start the rehab process slowly. Just range of motion at first then light weights.
It will feel odd for a good year or two.
But if the ligaments arent torn, then surgery should not be necessary.
- Bill
It will feel odd for a good year or two.
But if the ligaments arent torn, then surgery should not be necessary.
- Bill
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Both. Ligaments are totally torn. Im leaning to surgery but just want some opinions.
Thanks for information!
Thanks for information!
Done it, didn't do surgery, but know I will at some point. I can't throw with velocity any longer and the popping sounds from lifting freak out my trainer at times.
Fastest and most predictable way out is thru....usually, grade 1 is careful rehab, rest.....but severe tears/separations need surgical repair to obtain "normal" anatomy to restore long term function. Large separations will heal with a permanent space in the A-C joint. My dad had both shoulder separations without repair and couldn't throw a ball or rotate his arm above his head in a circular motion, even though it didn't prevent heavy work. Just one perspective.nortbear91 said:
Both. Ligaments are totally torn. Im leaning to surgery but just want some opinions.
Thanks for information!
I was having shoulder issues and I went to Airrosti and it helped. They aim for about three visits for treatment but it took me about 6-7. The shoulder range of motion from start to finish was like night and day. I went to see an Orthopedic doctor after 4 Airrosti visits and in my case he said since the Airrosti treatment was helping that he recommended I stick with that more conservative approach to see if I kept improving. He did give me a cortisone shot and I think that jump started my additional improvement, in my final Airrosti soft tissue treatments.
https://www.airrosti.com/
I did not have a 3rd degree separation but I thought I would throw out my Airrosti experience.
(I don't know anybody personally in an Airrosti practice and this is not a paid endorsement
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I've got tears in my labrum and rotator cuff in my right shoulder. I had to alter my throw but none of my swings. Doc said that if I was to ever have a traumatic impact to that area again, it might get worse, but I can lift to strengthen the muscles around it.
Dont lift, and dont have current issues... other than hurt pride that I can no longer throw people out from LF.
Dont lift, and dont have current issues... other than hurt pride that I can no longer throw people out from LF.
I had the surgery on wednesday. So far not bad but a total inconvenience. In a sling for 6-8 weeks before I start strength rehab. No golf til July/Aug.
nortbear91 said:
I had the surgery on wednesday. So far not bad but a total inconvenience. In a sling for 6-8 weeks before I start strength rehab. No golf til July/Aug.
Remember the line "do what he say" from Blazing Saddles? That's the key right now. Doc will start you on some rotational movements pretty quick--maybe a couple of weeks-- that will feel weird but will be ok. You'll do well.
I can't tell you how to play golf, but I can tell you how to rehab and get ahead.nortbear91 said:
I had the surgery on wednesday. So far not bad but a total inconvenience. In a sling for 6-8 weeks before I start strength rehab. No golf til July/Aug.
First, as mentioned above, follow doctor's directions. Stay in the sling as long as they say. You have plenty of time ahead. Don't re-injure.
Gain Range of Motion: symmetrical.
Gain strength: symmetrical.
Get better than you were:
1. Kettlebells. 'Like lifting weights and moving at the same time. Start light. Perfect form is mandatory.
2. Pick one club (usually a 5 or 7 iron) of the opposite hand and learn to swing well. Golf is such a one - handed sport that it becomes dangerous for injury because of strength differential. Swinging the club with the opposite hand will teach both sides of your brain to work in concert (and help you get away from a tree with a decent shot rather than a back handed chip back out to the fairway). When you get tired at the practice range, switch hands for a while, then go back and you'll hit more consistently. 'Also works for pitching and free throws. (Caveat: I am not a coach. I do know anatomy, physiology and kinseology.)
3. Work on your lower body, too.
4. Get strong. Get agile. Get good rest. Eat right. (Simple, but not easy: Eat plenty of good stuff and don't eat junk.)
A year from now, you'll be better, fitter than you are right now.
Keep the Faith.