Rotator Cuff/Shoulder Strain??

[Qwerty]

Has anyone suffered from anything similar and if so how long did it take to recover?

I felt the pain initially when I played early last week and really should of rested it this weekend but stupidly went out and played and aggravated it.

After looking into Rotator Cuff injuries it does sound similar, I don't think its a tear, more likely a ligament strain. I certainly can't swing a club at the moment.

Cant believe the timing tbh, gutted!
Any Info/ Advice much appreciated :thup:

 

[full_throttle]

my wife suffers from Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, 2 years on and the next step is surgery, it's not pleasant so I wish you well

 

[Bratty]

No idea on recovery time, but at least you've done it now, not two month's time and ruining summer golf altogether.
Try and find the positives, mate.
Oh, and I fractured my finger on Saturday, so I have a lot of sympathy for you.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[Qwerty]

my wife suffers from Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, 2 years on and the next step is surgery, it's not pleasant so I wish you well

:thup:

Initially I wasn't overly concerned until I did a search and ended up on Golf WRX with tales of surgery etc, I'm just hoping its just the ligaments that are strained and it settles down pretty soon.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hope it isn't too serious but it sounds like it could be an ongoing and recurring issue. Get some medical advice and see what the prognosis is

 

[AmandaJR]

Shoulders are incredibly complex joints and can be slow to heal. I'd suggest physio so you can get a diagnosis and start the healing/rehab asap.

 

[Scrindle]

My advice would be to put the clubs away until the pain has disappeared completely.

Last April/May I was playing a hell of a lot of golf (4-5 rounds a week at the weekend and after work, easily). I experienced some light pain in my shoulder area, decided it was nothing and carried on. Then, a week after picking up some new clubs, was taking a swing on the range and felt instant crippling pain. So much so that I dropped my club on the floor and had to sit down on a nearby chair to compose myself. Managed to drive to Morrisons one handed to tank up on ibuprofen as a temp measure, which did nothing, and ended up missing the entire Summer season.

Had I just taken a month off until the initial light pain subsided, I would have been fine and not missed a long, hot golfing season.

Anything you think you're gaining by continuing to play may pale in comparison to what it costs you in the long run to attempt playing through an injury.

 

[Jabba]

Amanda JR's bang on.

I had a rotator cuff reattached and then lots of physio. Go to a physio early and save yourself a lot of grief.

 

[Foxholer]

I notice nobody has actually suggest going to a Doctor!

Is that because of all the self-healers, the inability to get an appointment, or the expectation that the diagnosis/solution is simply going to be 'rest until the pain goes away'?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I notice nobody has actually suggest going to a Doctor!

Is that because of all the self-healers, the inability to get an appointment, or the expectation that the diagnosis/solution is simply going to be 'rest until the pain goes away'?

I did suggest medical advice!

 

[NWJocko]

Some lengths you go to in order to keep the handicap high and clean up in forum meets mate!!

Sorry to hear you're still struggling with this, go and see a doctor/sports physio ASAP would be my advice. I dislocated my shoulder years ago playing footy and still isn't great as i did nothing so best to get proper diagnosis and advice :thup:

 

[AmandaJR]

I notice nobody has actually suggest going to a Doctor!

Is that because of all the self-healers, the inability to get an appointment, or the expectation that the diagnosis/solution is simply going to be 'rest until the pain goes away'?

He'd probably get referred to a physio and wait for 6 weeks to see one!

 

[Tab373]

Had it went to the Doctors sent for a x Ray and X-ray showed a calcium build up. Went back to Doctors and he gave me a injection straight into it. And a few days later it's as good as new. Been fine now for 2 years. Go to Doctors I recommend

 

[moogie]

My advice would be to put the clubs away until the pain has disappeared completely.

Last April/May I was playing a hell of a lot of golf (4-5 rounds a week at the weekend and after work, easily). I experienced some light pain in my shoulder area, decided it was nothing and carried on. Then, a week after picking up some new clubs, was taking a swing on the range and felt instant crippling pain. So much so that I dropped my club on the floor and had to sit down on a nearby chair to compose myself. Managed to drive to Morrisons one handed to tank up on ibuprofen as a temp measure, which did nothing, and ended up missing the entire Summer season.

Had I just taken a month off until the initial light pain subsided, I would have been fine and not missed a long, hot golfing season.

Anything you think you're gaining by continuing to play may pale in comparison to what it costs you in the long run to attempt playing through an injury.

This story is very much what last season was for me.
I stupidly ignored all the warning signs, shrugged off the initial pain(s) and just kept on playing.
It's a male thing, you think you're still about 20, and your body will heal in a few days......well, I'm NOT 20, and it DIDNT.....!!
Shoulder got worse, tighter, and more painful, sometimes felt like I'd been stabbed, it was so severe.
Range of movement in left arm worsened.
Couldn't take left arm above shoulder height, without pain.

Went to see GP.
Referred to physio.
Complete rest, no golf.
Had a few months of physio, then off to a specialist within the physio dept, and eventually had Steroid injection in shoulder.
This, was the only time I seen any real progress.
Had a few sessions of physio afterwards, until physio said was happy with the progress I'd made, not to return, but carry on with "home" physio, ie the same exercises and stretches id been doing previously.

I've started playing again (February) this year.
But taking it slowly......so far 3 full rounds, and a round of 11 holes too.
Still not 100%, as in, same as my right shoulder (movement), but a Million times better than I was last year.
I already feel I've had to shorten my backswing to accommodate my left shoulder in the turn, and not hitting as hard, but hey......I'm playing again, and that's something, because I wasn't certain I would be at 1 stage, such was the severity, pain, and real slow progress at certain times.

Good luck with yours.
But pack away the clubs, forget all about golf, see GP, and get into see a physio ASAP.

 

[garyinderry]

Unlucky qwerty. Get fit soon. Don't make it any worse.

 

[Qwerty]

Thanks a lot for the replies folks, much appreciated :thup:

Ive certainly got the message and I'll be booking in with a local Sports Physio tomorrow.

 

[MadAdey]

I had an AC joint separation, where my collar bone moved up by about an inch and ended up in a sling for 3 months. Kept me out of golf for 6 months and then made me spend another 3 months trying to build a new swing around it. Fingers crossed for you that it is not too bad as I know from experience how much a shoulder injury can mess you up.

 

[chellie]

Hope it's better after the physio Dave. Another thing to try is Bowen and/or Emmett technique.

 

[matchrat]

Firstly go see a physio and get it checked out
The physio will give you exercises and stretches - do them. Don't do them for a week and then stop do them religiously they will make a difference.
Once you feel ready to get back out found kinseio tape to be really good for reducing pain during and after a round.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FPlptjGiSk

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLUE-3NS-TE...1428417760&sr=8-16&keywords=kinesio+tape+gold

hope you're back golfing soon

 

[BoadieBroadus]

yes get a proper assessment. my shoulder pain turned out to be bursitis which was more inflammation on the shoulder joint caused by too much driving range. prescribed large amounts of ibuprofen, two weeks no golf and was back fine after that.