| Author | Message | ||
     Blakers |
Damaged my left rotator cuff. Not sure how bad yet, still working on it. Problem is, it hurts the worst when I am riding my bike. Something about the position I am in and the added weight of my helmet. Anyone gone through this and did you come up with a solution so you can still ride? It has been a long winter up here and I don't want to park it for too long. Thanx. | ||
| Spiderman |
I had a pinched rotator after a bike wreck, my hand was broken too so I couldn't ride anyway. But I tell ya it was so bad I needed Vic to get to sleep! I couldn't afford (real crappy insurance) a PT so I looked up some exercises online and talked to a few trainers that I knew and started working it out. I used the GF's 2 and 5lb weights and after 4 months went to the gym. It happened in August 06 and now I am back to full work out and paying hockey. If you pinch is no where near as bad as mine was your in good shape, just keep working it. | ||
| Spiderman |
Of course this is at your own risk, I am in no way a doctor or PT just notes from my own personal experiences...  | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Blake - Google "Triflex" (a dietary supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM) on the internet. this stuff's been a lifesaver for me. FB | ||
| Blakers |
Thanx for the input. I had seen some commericals for the Tri Flex and I was interested. Maybe I will jump in now. Spider: Canadians may be taxed to death, but one benefit is when you need treatment for things like this. Between govt. and work plans, I can get whatever treatment I need. Blake | ||
| Spiderman |
Well I would go get my tax money out of a PT if I were you Make sure you get a hot one too | ||
| M2statz |
Recovery time is based on whether you have impingment syndrome or full/partially torn RTC. What you want is IPS because no surgery is involved and PT is usually 6 to 10 weeks. However using the the disclaimer of not being a DR. or a PT and having just recovered from IPS riding is not an issue. My PT was 8 weeks and re-eval for an other 4 with twice a week visits and lots of home work to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Make sure you get it evaluated soon both RTC and IPS don't go away by them selves. Good luck! M2statz | ||
| G234146 |
+1 Tri-flex You can also target your rotator cuff with some exercises: http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/rota tor-cuff-injury.php http://familydoctor.org/265.xml?printxml | ||
| Tramp |
glucosamine, et al won't do as much for a rotator cuff as they will for deeper ligaments or for your acrmioclavicular (AC) joint. even then, the jury;'s out on that stuff. targets Glucosamine the liver as well as joints,although the MSM provides necessary sulfur to the liver to help accomodate the increased load. My main advice: avoid RC surgery- I've had both of 'em done, and, being as they need to remove part of the acromium (sp?) to get in there, and it's too small to reattach, you're left with a weaker joint. I've had both of 'em done, and, were i to do it all over aggain, i would forgo RC surgery . go easy on it, work your way back to a full ROM and utilize very strict exercises for hypertrophy. ...and use old fashioned single-grade oil and run the carb richer. | ||
| Blakers |
Tramp, What is the relationship between Glucosamine and the liver? Me and my liver have a rather close relationship and I have never heard of any link between the two. ` | ||
| Tramp |
regular glucosamine intake is related to high liver enzyme values in blood work. ...of course, high bilirubin, etc., occurs even with many vitamins at higher levels, so i'm not using this as a definitive argument against glucosamine, what i am doing hoping to accomplish is to illustrate the point that many 'fad' supplements wane in use over time as negative side effects prevalence mounts... the canadian 'tanning pill' craze of the mid-80s comes immediately to mind...talk about hepatic load (Message edited by tramp on April 25, 2007) | ||
| Blakers |
Reports in from Dr. and crew. Don't do anything that causes me to extend my arm away from my body. This includes riding the bike and golfing. Shoot me now. (re-evaluation in two weeks.) | ||
| Tramp |
?!!!!?!?!!?!? you can ride- just keep tilted fwd. slightly and flex at the elbow to reach the grip, keeping your shoulder in static rest against your thorax | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
My understanding of the combo of glucosamine and condroitin is, and this is from the advice of a pharmacist I work with, is that the condroiton is a waste of time to take because the molecules are too large to be absorbed and they are just wasted in the system. The combo of these two ingredients is also a lot more expensive than just plain glucosamine. Haven't heard about doing damage to the liver thou (will ask my pharmacist). I've also heard from patients that the surgery for RC injuries alot of times doesn't help. PT and exercises are definitely beneficial. Good luck in your decision and hope you get well soon. (Message edited by jumpinjewels on April 29, 2007) | ||
| Tramp |
It's not that the molecules are too large, it's that the synthetic form is not metabolized (due to cellular, not molecular, recognition issues) correctly (hence it's usual inactivity) and often effects an immune response (!). The liver takes the brunt of this excessive "fill" product collecting therein ("sludging"). | ||
| Gearloose |
4 tears in mine.Dye was flowing out of the cuff to surrounding tissue like a spilled cup of beer.Had 3 open surgeries and 1 r/t manipulation to tear scar tissue for more range of motion.9 weeks in mobilizer then a total of 2 yrs.PT 5 days a week 4 hrs a day.Have 40% diss.in it.When I first thought I was good enough(healed)to ride the Ortho doc didn't think so,but gave me the ok anyway.Damn vibes thru the bars just about made pi@@ myself. Took alot of determination but am riding again.No sport bikes but the ULY widebars work for me. :‹) Good luck. Gearloose |
