Shoulder injury

[huntingarcher]

Mike, find the best Orthopedic in your area get it fixed as fast as you can,so you will be ready for fall hunting.I fell off a roof last Memorial Day weekend.Blew up my roto cuff and tore my bicept in two on my right side.Doc put me back together and said forget shooting your bow that I will only get back about 70 percent after fully healed.When Oct.came no way could I pull my bows not even close.I did borrow a 50# wheely and could shoot fairly good as long as the deer did not get right under me.Killed 2 deer  in Nov.then in january I bought a 46# BW recurve took 2 javelina with it in March and now back to shooting 50-55# all the time.So like I said get it fixed ASAP and get on the road to recovery. I can still not lift my arm over my head,but I can shoot my bows.Good Luck to You my friend.

[DeerSpotter]

I've had problems with my shoulders for years.  My left shoulder has really been given me troubles this year.  I went to the Dr. ,And he assured me that it wasn't the rotator cuff,but the therapists he sent me to told me about
"A little bone spur "
it's so small it shouldn't  be given you troubles "Shouldn't be given me troubles" That's their words, But I'm down to a 36 # bow, And it gives me a little bit trouble to get to 27 inches,I'm normally a 29 inch draw, I'm afraid that little bone spurs is pushing on nerves and it's not so little, I've worked therapy for it for about a month and 1/2 now ,With no improvement.  They may have to take that sucker out, I want to wait until January !

But I hear you guys clearly "Don't wait "


Carl

[firsted]

Partial tears can heal themselves with the right PT regiment.  Full thickness tears require surgery.  Pretty simple so warm up the shoulders before shooting, loosen up really good.  Full thickness tears will never get better, no sleeping on the injured side, no easy "parade rest" position.  I've got a discrete full thickness tear & will see the doc in a couple days.  Been practicing shooting lefty & will hunt that way if a have to/can.  I've never had surgery, broken bone, etc. so didn't really think that just because I'm 53 now, that anything would really change; never warmed up much when younger, so on.  Just the way it goes.  Good luck,

Eddie P.

Mike, I'm sorry to hear that!!
Wish you the best...and will pray to that end.

[BEN]

It won't be the end of your bow-shooting days.....

I dealt with a repeateldy dislocated shoulder for years (before starting trad), then wrecked a motorcycle on the same shoulder. Tore ligaments, and had to have the shoulder capsule rebuilt. Time in total lockdown: 8 weeks immobilization!

After the 8 weeks---the arm would not move an inch!! PT and rehab---it works; do what they say--ALL OF IT!

I now shoot a 62# recurve and also a 54# longbow which is lately becoming my "go to bow", not because of pain or problems--jsut because it shoots so darn good!

Get checked out.....get it fixed.....and keep yer head up. It will not be the end !  

[Mike Vines]

Just got back from the doc, and set me up for a MRI on Thursday.  Also told me no bow shooting till he has the results.  That's the hardest part, because I just want to keep going to see if I am able to draw my bow yet.  Such is life.  I promise to do exactly as instructed.

I have already decided to order a new set of RER longbow limbs, now I am just waiting to hear back from Kevin or Sue.

[leatherneck]

I'm with you Mike. Just had my shoulder repaired last Wed. Actually feels pretty good being only 6 days into it. Had a tendon fixed and a bone spur taken down. Also had 2-sists taken out. I start PT next week. He told me I would be ready in time for my bear hunt in August.  I will be going if I have to take my daughters 30# bow.lol

As Mudd stated,there is light at the end of the tunnel. Best of luck to you.

Bad part is I have a new Liberty Contender coming real soon and all I can do is look at it. Maybe I could send it to one of you all to hang onto for me.    
Like that is really going to happen.    

Mike

[Mike Vines]

Looks like I have a bunch of bows that I can now say...I used to be able to shoot those.

[rluttrell]

When I hurt my shoulder, I just let it go. Soon after I had a numbing in my arm that went to my fingers. The doctor gave me a shot of cortisone and told me to rest it. Instead of listening when I stopped hurting I went right back.
20 years ago I had to pull 70# or I was not happy.  Well now that I am older and my testosterone doesn’t have to do all the thinking. I am now pulling 45# and it is good for both 3D and hunting.  There is something to be said about getting old.
so as long as i dont over do it. I am good

[Bill Carlsen]

When you see the doc ask about Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP). It is what they use on all the pro athletes who have tendonitis, tennis elbow, etc. It uses your own blood and is a twenty minute procedure.

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Bill Carlsen:
When you see the doc ask about Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP). It is what they use on all the pro athletes who have tendonitis, tennis elbow, etc. It uses your own blood and is a twenty minute procedure.

There is two possible amnswers if you ask, and one if you don't.  

It can't hurt to ask.  I will do that Bill.

[bowslinger]

Mike,

Sorry to hear about your problem, but am glad you went to see an ortho.  My brothers and I tried to get my Dad to see a doctor about a sore shoulder and after several years, he did, once the pain got too bad.  He had a large bone spur that caused a rotator cuff tear.  I have had a few orthos tell me since that bone spurs are a common cause of rotator cuff tears.  Good luck and let us know what the Dr. says.

[Colotrad]

Good luck Mike.  I had rotator cuff and bicep tendon repairs on January 26th.  I've been pulling my 53#@28" (I draw 29.5") for about 3 weeks now.  Still a bit tender and weak so accuracy suffers a bit while I rebuild the strength.  I was glad when the doc and physical therapist both cleared me to pull my bow.  The doc had indicated 4-5 months after surgery before I could pull a light bow, so pulling my shrew after only 3 months was great news.   Good luck if you have the surgery.  A speedy recovery is possible.

[Bow man]

Mike sorry to hear this. You are right it is never good ignore a problem and hope it goes away. Tracey and I will praying your recovery goes well

[DennyK]

Mike, I've been through the shoulder surgery thing, torn rotator cuff, tendon reattachment and 4 or 5 other things. It's coming up on my 3 year anniversary and am happy to say my shoulder is 100% and you can barely tell where the incisions were. Whichever direction it's decided you should go FOLLOW your doc's instructions to a tee. Prayers for your quick healing!

[IGetTargetPanic]

I feel your pain.. I am doing therapy and seems to early to tell if it's helping.. I can shoot 45lb@28 fine but after a while I can't reach full draw. Now I shoot 30 shots a day. If I can't reach full draw I skip that day without even firing a shot just so I don't get a habit.. I just focus draw to anchor hold and let down several times.. That's it.
I am hoping to get my shoulder close to normal but even then I will stick to bows under 50lbs..
It's been a real challenge for me to keep consistant at 25 yards! I will continue to work my shoulder but only time will tell if it gets better..
I hope the best for you..