Supraspinatus muscle / Back tension

[tyu888]

The supraspinatus muscle runs along the top of the shoulder blade and inserts via the tendon at the top of the arm (humerus bone). It is one of the rotator cuff muscles. This muscle is used to lift the arm up sideways and is also important in throwing sports as it is the muscle that holds the arm in the shoulder when you release what you are throwing.

Supraspinatus muscle is the only part that is soar after my daily backtension exercise/practice for a few weeks.  From my own video, I could not find anthing wrong with my form or release.

Does anyone out there has similar experience ?.

What do you think is the causes of it  ?

[BobCo 1965]

I am not a doctor, but can tell you my experiences.

First if you are getting pain see a Doctor, and a maybe message therapist. Stop shooting, and don't try to work through the pain. It needs to heal before any other stimulation is given to it. Only a doctor should let you know when to exercise, etc.

Causes could be a number of things including age, over exertion, over rotation in bow arm.

Which side is hurting you bow or draw? Draw sides are usually impingements. Bow sides are usually stains/tears. Bad news is that if it a bad tear, it usually needs surgery.

[tyu888]

I am right handed.  It is the top of my right shoulder that is soar.

I understand it may caused by something that is out of my control such as age.

But, If it is something that I can correct then it will not come back to me once I let it rest.

I think that is why I ask to see whether anyone out there had similar experience.

[BobCo 1965]

Don't want to give you medical advise, but here is what I would do if it were me.

I would stop shooting. I would also see a message therapist and let them message scar tissue out of the area as much as possible (1/2 hour treatment). Ask if they could show you how to message the area yourself and do this daily(this may save some $$$). I would also ice and use ibuprofin for about 3 weeks. Then I would look to do some specific lightweight excerises for rotator cuffs and strengthen the area as part of an overall routine. I would then very slowly add my bow back into the equation. Maybe also look to a coach for some help with the back tension. It is not something that comes overnight, so be patient.

[MikeNova]

I can tell you that whenever I drop my bow arm its because my supraspinatus is sore from doing a back workout at the gym. I have found that small muscle to be critical in keeping th ebow are steady.

[David Bartholomew]

In my opinion, when you suffer an injury... your general physician / MD can be the place to start when seeking a solid referral to either a PT, or knowledgeable FULL TIME clinical Massage Therapist.  

Orthopedic functional assessment testing completed by a health professional who knows what they are doing and looking for (not someone who just holds a title), will give you info you can use.  

I am partial, and look for a Massage Therapist who is SPECIALIZES in Orthopedic Massage (for clinical work... don't accept a "therapist" who is just a part-timer spa worker, or is just "weekend" TRAINED).  

Thought to ponder: You may have neck concerns going on… that may be associated with a rotator cuff concern (the upper trap is sitting on top of the Supraspinatus).  There are to many variables in the human body to "assess/evlauate" someone on the internet.

NOTE: The Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus muscles are the two main rotator cuff muscles (of the 4) that are injured most often.

Just my two cents.

Regards!
David
Orthopedic Massage Therapist