Huggy Posted April 15, 2014 #1 Posted April 15, 2014 This winter I slipped, on ice, and fell on the steps out back of the house and hurt my shoulder. Actually I slipped on a step and came down on my left elbow jamming my arm up into my shoulder. It has been quite painful since and not getting any better. So to day I went to the doctor and he confirmed what I already suspected. A torn rotor cuff. He thinks its only a partial tear but we wont know until I have an ultra sound and get ex-rays. I think they will have to do a MRI also. But the worst part is I'm left handed and its my left shoulder I injured making it hard to use tools. But the doctor said if I'm lucky all I may need is some shots in my shoulder. This being Canada this is going to be a long drawn out affair, BUT on the bright side it wont cost me anything! Except maybe a riding season!!!
cowpuc Posted April 15, 2014 #2 Posted April 15, 2014 Never had that one Ground Hugger (nock on wood),, have heard it takes a long time to heal cause of small blood flow in the area and is VERY painful... Wishing ya best in how ever they decide to handle it!! Puc
Huggy Posted April 15, 2014 Author #3 Posted April 15, 2014 Ya it is painful! But what can you do! I've learned to live with what ever hand life deals me a long time ago!!! And thanks for the good wishes.
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted April 15, 2014 #4 Posted April 15, 2014 Go see an acupuncturist, it will not repair damage but relieve pain. That with physio put all my shoulder pain away within about 6 weeks. Some physios do acupuncture as well.
bongobobny Posted April 15, 2014 #5 Posted April 15, 2014 And here I thought you were starting another "WHY" thread...
BOO Posted April 15, 2014 #7 Posted April 15, 2014 I fell a couple of months ago on the left shoulder also. Getting better but it's a slow process. I didn't want the shots so I suffer. Worst part is trying to sleep. Good luck BOO
Huggy Posted April 15, 2014 Author #8 Posted April 15, 2014 I fell a couple of months ago on the left shoulder also. Getting better but it's a slow process. I didn't want the shots so I suffer. Worst part is trying to sleep. Good luck BOO Ya I find that the worst part too!
Marcarl Posted April 15, 2014 #9 Posted April 15, 2014 Get a good weekly massage, helps blood flow and puts things as normal as they can be for speedier healing.
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