gettin old shoulder pain ?

[Surfnfish]

SnF - what age were you when you had the shoulder op please?

66 (will be 71 next week). Had a partial full thickness tear where a bone spur was rubbing (common), managed it that way for well over a decade with bands. Finally snapped one day when trying to duck dive an OH wave... was in a a crowd or would have ditched. In hindsight, should have gone for repair while still partially intact.
Bands and range of motion stretches do make a difference. And for cold water surfers, don't underestimate the additional strain those thick gloves put on your shoulders...work those bands now to have your shoulders later, and consider your paddling technique.

 

[Planktom]

Thanks, I will take that advice - I only use a band when it aches, but should really do it more often to keep what strength I have.

 

[Sax-son]

Have had multiple ortho repairs besides hip, rotator repair easily the hardest recovery, first few months just suck, full year out of the water.

My long time surf buddy of over 50 years got that rotator surgery and the surgeon botched the job. He never surfed again and he was a monster in the water in his prime. I am hesitant because of what I witnessed.

 

[Surfnfish]

My long time surf buddy of over 50 years got that rotator surgery and the surgeon botched the job. He never surfed again and he was a monster in the water in his prime. I am hesitant because of what I witnessed.

happened to a good friend as well....why even with top rated sports med orthos, there are no guarenteed outcomes...

 

[steeltoe]

I had shoulder surgery last year. Back surfing in 3 months. Rotator cuff repair with 80% detachment. Almost to full strength now. Keeps improving. I have to express my gratitude to a great orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulders. I am 58. Shoulder pain started 10 years ago or more. I have had 5 or 6 shots in it to keep the pain away but all the while the bone spurs caused damage.

 

[TurtleTime]

I'm only just turning 50 but have had neck/shoulder issues for at least a decade. About 4 yrs ago had surgery on my left AC joint. They basically shave your collar bone down to allow more space. Had bothered me for years but eventually started to really bother me in the water. It did help and have done a TON of PT...but I need to get it looked at again. My right side is also F'd up. I basically have arthritis in neck/shoulders and the amount of cartilage left is not great...

Sleeping is pretty much terrible. Toss/turn all night...if anyone can rec. a pillow for side sleepers? i've tried a bunch, they all suck.

Stretching, acupuncture, massage all help. Oh and my ears are screwed. Already had 1 drilled, its bad again...

 

[steeltoe]

I'm only just turning 50 but have had neck/shoulder issues for at least a decade. About 4 yrs ago had surgery on my left AC joint. They basically shave your collar bone down to allow more space. Had bothered me for years but eventually started to really bother me in the water. It did help and have done a TON of PT...but I need to get it looked at again. My right side is also F'd up. I basically have arthritis in neck/shoulders and the amount of cartilage left is not great...

Sleeping is pretty much terrible. Toss/turn all night...if anyone can rec. a pillow for side sleepers? i've tried a bunch, they all suck.

Stretching, acupuncture, massage all help. Oh and my ears are screwed. Already had 1 drilled, its bad again...

Believe it or not......I use a "My pillow". I am a side sleeper and I love it.

 

[Surfnfish]

I had shoulder surgery last year. Back surfing in 3 months. Rotator cuff repair with 80% detachment. Almost to full strength now.

and there is the difference between having a rotator tear repaired before it fully snaps and one that has...

 

[TurtleTime]

Believe it or not......I use a "My pillow". I am a side sleeper and I love it.

lol, have one, its ok... Thanks for the reply though!

 

[Salinity]

...rotator repair easily the hardest recovery, first few months just suck, full year out of the water...

Ugh - shouldn’t have read this post so closely. Having mine done tomorrow. Glad I got to return that damn Vissla 5/4!