Electric muscle stimulators

[kelkel]

I just got a partially torn infraspinatus too, hurts like mofo on shoulder and chest presses. Even lifting my arm straight up with no weight is a challenge. Verified with MRI and did a cortisone injection.
How many PRP shots did you do, how long before you felt better?

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Did the ortho break down the specifics of the tear? Meaning that mine was 1/4 inch long and 40% of it's width. If it were over 50% of the width he would have opted for surgery. I was able to train chest as well as pressing moves for delts were no problem. He does not want me doing laterals ever again. I'll survive.

I did one PRP injection @ $1K. They were able to spin 5 ml of platelets. Ortho injected 4 ml throughout the area using ultrasound as a guide. It hurt. Couldn't lift my arm for 4-5 days. Takes time to work but I have no doubt that made a big difference.

[DuckTheViking]

Did the ortho break down the specifics of the tear? Meaning that mine was 1/4 inch long and 40% of it's width. If it were over 50% of the width he would have opted for surgery. I was able to train chest as well as pressing moves for delts were no problem. He does not want me doing laterals ever again. I'll survive.

I did one PRP injection @ $1K. They were able to spin 5 ml of platelets. Ortho injected 4 ml throughout the area using ultrasound as a guide. It hurt. Couldn't lift my arm for 4-5 days. Takes time to work but I have no doubt that made a big difference.

I don't think he told me the width of the tear. He showed me the MRI photos and gave me the CD. The report says "M75.120 supraspinatus tendon tear right M75.4 bursitis subacromialis right". Fuck knows what that means. I'll ask next time I go back.

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[kelkel]

I don't think he told me the width of the tear. He showed me the MRI photos and gave me the CD. The report says "M75.120 supraspinatus tendon tear right M75.4 bursitis subacromialis right". Fuck knows what that means. I'll ask next time I go back.

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I'm surprised he didn't suggest a PRP shot.

[DuckTheViking]

I'm surprised he didn't suggest a PRP shot.

I live in one of the smallest countries on the planet, maybe PRP hasn't made it here. I went for physio today, he read the reports and said it means it's 75% torn and proper lucky that it didn't fully rip. He gave me 50/50 chance that physio can teach my body to use other muscles and therefore skip surgery, as long as I give up lifting heavy with most shoulder exercises. If I want to lift heavy again, surgery is the only option. For me this is just a hobby, life goes on without heavy lifting. We'll see how it goes after the initial 2 weeks.

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[kelkel]

I live in one of the smallest countries on the planet, maybe PRP hasn't made it here. I went for physio today, he read the reports and said it means it's 75% torn and proper lucky that it didn't fully rip. He gave me 50/50 chance that physio can teach my body to use other muscles and therefore skip surgery, as long as I give up lifting heavy with most shoulder exercises. If I want to lift heavy again, surgery is the only option. For me this is just a hobby, life goes on without heavy lifting. We'll see how it goes after the initial 2 weeks.

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Damn, sorry to hear it's to that extent. My ortho would recommend immediate surgery at that point.

[Test Monsterone]

Did the ortho break down the specifics of the tear? Meaning that mine was 1/4 inch long and 40% of it's width. If it were over 50% of the width he would have opted for surgery. I was able to train chest as well as pressing moves for delts were no problem. He does not want me doing laterals ever again. I'll survive.

I did one PRP injection @ $1K. They were able to spin 5 ml of platelets. Ortho injected 4 ml throughout the area using ultrasound as a guide. It hurt. Couldn't lift my arm for 4-5 days. Takes time to work but I have no doubt that made a big difference.

Hmm the side side laterals are the only movement I can tolerate. It’s the bench, chest flys, and overhead presses that are really painful. My shoulder also pops in certain movements, did yours do that? What symptoms made you go to the dr?

[kelkel]

Hmm the side side laterals are the only movement I can tolerate. It’s the bench, chest flys, and overhead presses that are really painful. My shoulder also pops in certain movements, did yours do that? What symptoms made you go to the dr?

Mine was just a painful ache in the rear delt area. Shoulder flyes became out of the question even with greatly reduced weight so i knew it was time to see the ortho. No popping for me.

[Test Monsterone]

Mine was just a painful ache in the rear delt area. Shoulder flyes became out of the question even with greatly reduced weight so i knew it was time to see the ortho. No popping for me.

I tried throwing a ball for the dog today and it was instantly regrettable. Mine hurts, but if I warm it up, I can tolerate a heavy set. The mind-muscle connection is gone though, all I can focus on is the pain. I think it's time for me to see an ortho. fuckin a.

[kelkel]

I tried throwing a ball for the dog today and it was instantly regrettable. Mine hurts, but if I warm it up, I can tolerate a heavy set. The mind-muscle connection is gone though, all I can focus on is the pain. I think it's time for me to see an ortho. fuckin a.

Don't wait and make it worse.