I was wondering if any of you have ever had bicept tendonitis to the point where shoulder surgery or cortizone were your options.
The doc said the injury was probably caused from too much butterfly (seeing how I'm a distance flyer). The PT didn't really help all that much. I've had a history of shoulder tendonitis and impingement syndrome in the shoulder but haven't had any problems until last year. I'm down to about 450 yards of freestyle before I know I need to stop swimming.
I've been a competitive swimmer for most of my life and am looking for alternatives to going under the knife or taking the long needle. Any advice?:confused:
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I've used it pre-op and post-op. I think I purchased my first one AFTER having at least 2 shoulder surgeries. I KNOW I was wearing it after the next 2 (I'm just such a FUN person). I now wear it when I feel that the shoulder and bicep isn't "right" and it just needs a little extra "support" to prevent it from becoming a full-fledged problem.
I've shown it to both orthopedic surgeons and sports med docs--both have said--if it works for you--go for it. It does take some getting used to -- if you put it on too tight--you lose some feeling in your upper arm. You need to adjust it so that it feels not only comfortable BUT comforting (as if the arm is being hugged).
Heck--if a purchase under $20 keeps you off an operating table or from wrecking your stomach with drugs, why not go for it? All my docs are pro-active. They work with athletes and are happy to either go the alternative medicine route (2 said it was OK for me to do prolotherapy--in fact--one was running the study!) or the normal route with PT, drugs and surgery.
I've used it pre-op and post-op. I think I purchased my first one AFTER having at least 2 shoulder surgeries. I KNOW I was wearing it after the next 2 (I'm just such a FUN person). I now wear it when I feel that the shoulder and bicep isn't "right" and it just needs a little extra "support" to prevent it from becoming a full-fledged problem.
I've shown it to both orthopedic surgeons and sports med docs--both have said--if it works for you--go for it. It does take some getting used to -- if you put it on too tight--you lose some feeling in your upper arm. You need to adjust it so that it feels not only comfortable BUT comforting (as if the arm is being hugged).
Heck--if a purchase under $20 keeps you off an operating table or from wrecking your stomach with drugs, why not go for it? All my docs are pro-active. They work with athletes and are happy to either go the alternative medicine route (2 said it was OK for me to do prolotherapy--in fact--one was running the study!) or the normal route with PT, drugs and surgery.
