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!!!