Lead Rotator cuff problems

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    Hi Group

I've recently developed a torn rotator cuff in my lead shoulder (right, I'm a left hander).  The info I have received so far, I will have to live with it.  The best I can swing without agraviting the shoulder, is the "9 to 3"  drill.  In fact It hurts more going back then forward.
The worst part of the problem, is the shoulder continously wakes me up several times at night. 
I have taken a month break from golfing and other serious exercise, but the problem still continues.

Does anyone have any suggestion, what I can to continue golfing?

Thanks for the help and sympathy

Joe

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jymetalwood Members Profile Find Members Posts Members Vault Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 194	Post Options Post Reply Quote jymetalwood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Lead Rotator cuff problems Posted: 14 September 2009 at 5:50pm
	Hi Group I've recently developed a torn rotator cuff in my lead shoulder (right, I'm a left hander). The info I have received so far, I will have to live with it. The best I can swing without agraviting the shoulder, is the "9 to 3" drill. In fact It hurts more going back then forward. The worst part of the problem, is the shoulder continously wakes me up several times at night. I have taken a month break from golfing and other serious exercise, but the problem still continues. Does anyone have any suggestion, what I can to continue golfing? Thanks for the help and sympathy Joe



rayvil01 Members Profile Find Members Posts Forum Moderator Joined: 10 April 2006 Status: Offline Points: 1255	Post Options Post Reply Quote rayvil01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 September 2009 at 6:51pm
	Joe, That really stinks! I don't have any advice. But, I definitely wish you all the best. Please keep us posted on your healing progress. Hope you're back on the Links soon! Ray
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mship Members Profile Find Members Posts Members Vault Member Joined: 09 May 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1120	Post Options Post Reply Quote mship Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 September 2009 at 7:44pm
	Why do you have to live with it? I would opt for surgery.
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jymetalwood Members Profile Find Members Posts Members Vault Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 194	Post Options Post Reply Quote jymetalwood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 September 2009 at 9:22pm
	At my age (75), generally if you still have some movement with the arm. As well as the high pain level after the surgery,and long term recovery. The local medical profession, doesnt recommend surgery. BTW, watching an interview, with a Doctor from Pennsylvania, that was also his recommendation. Joe

mship Members Profile Find Members Posts Members Vault Member Joined: 09 May 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1120	Post Options Post Reply Quote mship Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 September 2009 at 6:58am
	That stinks. Maybe stop playing for a month and then some therapy??
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spuddy09 Members Profile Find Members Posts Members Vault Member Joined: 30 April 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 569	Post Options Post Reply Quote spuddy09 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 September 2009 at 3:58am
	Is it a complete or partial tear? Is there a reactive subacromial/ subdeltoid bursitis?....If so, an ultrasound guided steroid injection into the bursa may give you some relief. Also, physio is a non-surgical option. This will help the healthy rotator cuff muscles/tendons compensate for the injured region.

jymetalwood Members Profile Find Members Posts Members Vault Member Joined: 31 May 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 194	Post Options Post Reply Quote jymetalwood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 September 2009 at 7:18am
	On Sept 28th, 09 I will have ultra-sound done to confirm, the diagnosis. In the meantime I have been working on physio exercises, to exercise the balance. Thanks for the reply. Joe