1. Re:(Un)Comfortably Numb - 10 Months Post-Op
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... together my shoulder blades for an extended period, but that didn't seem to trigger it. One thing I have noticed that does set it off is when I am reaching down for things. For example, it seems to...

2. (Un)Comfortably Numb - 10 Months Post-Op
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...etimes, the numbness is there for a few hours, sometimes a few days. Over the last few weeks, I have also noticed my pinkie and ring fingers occasionally becoming numb. I do sit at a computer all da...

3. Re:Leanne\'s Shoulder Saga
(Forum/Surgery)

...rgery 7 years ago. it's amazing how a few good nights sleep and no pain can affect your mood, everyone has noticed the difference. I've gotten so much work done and I just feel so much more focused. ...

4. fingers tingling
(Forum/General Discussion)

...d my shoulder. Or maybe some side effect from the nerve block? Anyone have a similar problem? I've also noticed in the last few days that my right hand is a *lot* dryer than my left one suddenly, t...

5. Re:trigger points are back
(Forum/General Discussion)

Oh no I'm sorry you have to endure that too :( I was only in my sling for 3 days but I still noticed those same muscles were very very tight (more than my usual tight) when I couldn't move much. They'

6. Re:Baseball players recover experience
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

I didn't have SLAP tear surgery on my throwing shoulder, but a capsular shift. I noticed I couldn't really throw hard again without it hurting until around 11 months, just seemed to take a bit longer

7. Tenodesis Surgery in June
(Forum/Surgery)

...terrible, but I have a constant throb, more at night than day, and it runs into my forearm and hand. I've noticed the past week or so the area where the tendon is anchored is pretty sore. I see ...

8. Re:Debating Surgery
(Forum/General Discussion)

I was scheduled to have surgery tomorrow 8/12, but about two weeks ago I noticed that I too can do more things than earlier this year, including lifting weights within my limits so not to make the tea

9. Re:Scapular Dyskinesis?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...sively developed that way post op. I've been to a few osteopath (combined chiro & RMT) treatments and they noticed my scapula malposition instantly. my left shoulder sits higher then my left and every...

10. Re:Scapular Dyskinesis?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... Before my surgery I went through some PT for biceps problems before I had the slap diagnosis and the PT noticed right off the bat that my left upper back was much less developed than my right side ...

11. Re:14 days postop question and frustration
(Forum/General Discussion)

...ld. sorry, I hope you understand what I meant. Actually I haven't used ice at all, and I haven't really noticed any swelling at all even at day 1? Thank you for the encouraging words, I guess i ...

12. Re:MRI Report Question
(Forum/General Discussion)

...me thing. all were happy with results, function wasn't affected and only a slight decrease in strength was noticed (long head biceps tendon only accounts for roughly 20% of total biceps strength). pre...

13. Re:Light at the end of the tunnel.
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...you really focus on slow and controlled and if the repair would have given way during this, you would have noticed it because you were focusing on it so much. So long as you didn't hear any noticeable...

14. Re:SLAP success story
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...s the mobility, direction and force on the biceps. For most it no longer can move with ease. What I have noticed lately is that tennis forehand groundstrokes and some overheads will perturb the orig...

15. Re:Deltoid spasms /pain post bicep tenodesis
(Forum/Surgery)

...at the side of the deltoid and it's tough at first, but once i get some strength back, it goes away. but i noticed it was worst after the tenodesis surgery, i think it's because i was so restricted af...

16. Re:Operation: back to waterpolo!
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...ng me through sessions of 2000m - 5000m about 3 times a week so am just giving it time. back stroke i noticed the other day is inceasingly smooth - this is jsut an indication of how things contin...

17. Re:2nd Surgery booked
(Forum/Surgery)

...e then the other after bilateral shoulder surgeries. my right barely caused me pain compared to my left, i noticed (and i'm right handed). keep us updated. Leanne...

18. Re:4 month update.
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...op of things and being as proactive with regards to your weight training will no doubt be beneficial. i've noticed after my 5 surgeries, even after the clean up ones, regardless of what was done, it w...

19. 11 months post-operation - SLAP tear
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... at about the 30 over mark to tape up my shoulder, I used the k-tape (first time using it) and immediately noticed it was failure as it was too flexible. I had sharp pain a few times when I had to thr...

20. post op protocol
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...s out of surgery, I don't know what comes after the first 2 weeks, but I am sure it won't be much. I have noticed that others are doing PT and much more ROM exercises....so had been a good thing or i...

21. 13 years is a long time......
(Member Blogs/13 years is a long time......)

...g football two weeks later. The following summer I started my community baseball league as usual when I noticed my aim was off completely. I went from being capable of pitching to hardly being able...

22. Not so sure about it all- today
(Member Blogs/HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SOON BE OVER)

... Thing is that, my shoulder started burning by the end of the day, which wasn't terribly painful but I noticed other stuff. I noticed that I was using my back more in my work to compensate for not...

23. My Pain (this was written almost a year ago)
(Member Blogs/Ben's Shoulder)

My condition has gotten gradually worse over the last 6 years. I was a heavy weight lifter when I first noticed the pain, and since then have gradually been in too much pain to lift, run, exercise com

24. Day 1 or Year 2: Fixing A Labrum After The Fact
(Member Blogs/Project Climb On: Labrum Sugery and the Dream to C)

...became so stir crazy that i began to climb again. Up to this point my arm felt fine, no pain that i really noticed, but i really used it for anything. I worked, i studyed, i slept...period.  Afte...

25. Creaking/clicking in my shoulder
(Member Blogs/'Creaking' in my shoulder post op)

... motion is awesome. Yesterday, with a different therapist, I think I may have been pushed a bit far and I noticed a 'creeking' feeling in my shoulder and have been feeling it today. Kind of f...

26. Surgery is next thursday dec 4th ..urggg.... i have some questions
(Member Blogs/Competitive gymnast with SLAP tear....suregery is )

... been in the sport my entire life. My right shoulder has always been a sore spot then about a month ago, i noticed it hurt significantly worse and to the touch, which concerned me. I went to the docto...

27. DAY 2
(Member Blogs/Road to Recovery Post Slap Tear Repair)

...UNIT IS MY FRIEND. :)  IT HELPS DECREASE THE PAINFUL SPASMS.  I HAD A NEW SYMPTOM TODAY.  I NOTICED A GRINDING/POPPING NOISE WHEN I CHANGE POSITIONS.  IT WAS A LITTLE ALARMING, BEC...

28. Introduction
(Member Blogs/HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SOON BE OVER)

...eeded a prescription for pain medication. I was given tylenol 3 and I found icing too painful to bear, but noticed that heat felt pretty good. First visit to the orthopedist- We reviewed my symtoms an...

29. Second visit with the Surgeon
(Member Blogs/Jeff's confused journey)

...he shoulder now.  The shoulder almost always hurts and the bicep feels incredibly week. I've also noticed a new pain in the back of the shoulder and more popping with motions.  It feels ...

30. 1st visit
(Member Blogs/Matt's SLAP story)

... 9 years ago.  When I was in the exam room he( the shoulder dr.) asked me when I first noticed the pain and what I was doing.  He then had me stand, take off my shirt and move...