So, I was out playing Ultimate Frisbee this evening. I felt it pop when I threw a long backhand. It now hurts to lift my arm to the front. I am icing it 20 on and 20 off and took some Aleve. I guess I'll just have to wait until tomorrow to see how it feels, but I'm pretty sure it's injured. I have been training for Zones for 6 months now and I am not sure of how to feel. I'm angry with myself for going out to play Ultimate, I'm scared that I'm not going to be able to swim at Zones. Argggggh!:bitching::bitching::bitching::bitching::bitching::bitching::bitching::bitching::bitching:
I will try to get an appointment with a shoulder guy on short notice. I'm hoping that some of you have some advice. I read the shoulder poll, so I know there are some of you with firsthand knowledge.
I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow afternoon. I assume that he will want me to get some imaging. My wife sees an Osteopathic Doctor that has been able to help her neck problems where several chiropractors have not been able to help. Not to say that you couldn't help Katy.
Tonight I will go to the pool, mostly to do some kicking since I have started to figure that out, but also to see what, if any, range of motion I have and whether or not I might still be able to swim next weekend. If it hurts at all, I will stop for fear of causing further damage.
I was throwing pretty hard at the time, but I also warmed up pretty thoroughly.
So, as the day wears on, my shoulder hurts a little less. I can now lift it to the front with little discomfort. I'm hesitant to use any resistance until I hear with the orthopedist has to say.
I try to be open minded about medicine in general. I think there are some physicians that have too high a patient load and don't listen to their patients. I also think there are some hokey things going on in alternative medicine clinics. I think a little skepticism is healthy when visiting both conventional and alternative medical practitioners.
Anyway, thanks everyone for the advice. I hope that I just sprained my shoulder or pulled a muscle slightly. We'll see how it feels over the next few days.
My wife sees an Osteopathic Doctor that has been able to help her neck problems where several chiropractors have not been able to help.
Interesting. I think chiropractic has its origins in osteopathic medicine. Some DOs still do spine cracking or 'osteopathic manipulations', but overall I get the impression they have converged with mainstream medicine.
First off- no offense to ANYONE here - if anyone happens to be an MD/DO, I think you understand the delay and rigamarole of referrals and such. I am in no way trying to ruffle any feathers
Many DO's practice without performing manipulations, as their education does not have a really heavy focus, although I used to practice with a DO that was an excellent adjustor. He didn't do it often. DO's prescribe like MD's, but the one's I've encountered are a little more (dare I say) open-minded about conservative medicine in general.
Not trying to fuel anything, it's just a simple fact that walking into your PCP's office will not typically result in same day treatment, except the Rx, which does little in the way of tissue healing.
There is certainly a place for ALL types of medicine given different scenarios/conditions, and I would never say otherwise. Just trying to support my profession :)
I had a very similar incident. My Right shoulder "popped" after a running fall. I went to a Ortho. After a X-ray showed no "hard" damage, he gave me a cortizone shot and said to do nothing for two weeks. If the pain comes back its a RC Tear; if not, I'm cured. The pain came back and he said he'd have to cut to see the amount damage. I asked for and got a MRI. The MRI showed a bicep strain so I got some PT and am fine. No cutting.
Try every option before you let them cut. With soft tissue doctors seem to feel the only answer is to open you up and take a look.
Good luck!
