persistent shoulder pain, for years... should I get rotator cuff surgery? Your experiences with it?
960119
Basically you have 2 choices stop doing activities that cause you pain or have the surgery.  The surgery consists of a plastic screw being inserted into the shoulder, the tendon is then weaved into another piece of flat plastic that is then attached to the screw to hold the tendon into place.  The recuperation time is around 6 months and you'll need physical therapy during that time.  It takes along time to heal because there's no way to actually reattach the tendon permanently.  The plastic just holds it into place while the tendon reattaches itself to the bone.  The pain of the surgery can be quite intense but pain medication is provided.\nHope this  helps.
101466
I only have anecdotal evidence. I've been treated with accupuncture for back & shoulder pain, and for a persistent numbness in my thigh. It has done absolutely nothing for me and, although single treatments are usually not very expensive, the costs can add up over time. \n\nWith respect to the thigh problem: I described it to several accupuncturists, who then treated me by sticking needles in various places. Nothing. The numbness never went away. I went to a Western MD who suggested that I stretch my leg a certain way and exercise it. That works. The numbness comes back, but the only person who treated me honestly, forthrightly, and with real attention to the condition was a regular old doctor.\n\nIf you're susceptible to suggestion and psychological manipulation, have lots of money, and want to get really anxious about someone sticking needles in you (though I admit, the pain is USUALLY slight or nonexistant), then I'd try it. If you want to get better, I'd go to an MD.
467801
Invest in a Homedics massager (model PA-1). It's a very good deep tissue massager, the only one on the market I have found to actually be therapeutic. You can pick one up at your local wal-mart or target. I got mine when they first came out and it cost around 40 or 50 dollars. Might be less now. You could be having tension in your shoulders. Everyone deals with stress differently. Mine goes to my neck and shoulders too and sometimes my back. As far as medicine, there isn't really anything you can take that will correct the problem. Pain pills will only cover up the symptoms as will other meds, but they won't heal anything. Try eating foods with more vitamin D and if you want you can try herbal supplements that knock the edge off of pain such as devils claw or feverfew. And don't over work your arms and shoulders, but do light exercises so they don't get weaker.
339415
You could go to the chiropractor, who could take an x-ray and then adjust the bones accordingly to fix your shoulder. I went to the chiropractor for my back, knee, neck problems and now they have significantly improved.
1022926
OK, the short answers:\n\nQ: My hand is tingling and is sore too what happened?\nA: You probably subluxated your shoulder, meaning it popped slightly out of the socket, but not fully. This being said, any one of several things could have happened to your hand, injury or subsequent pain are quite common with this type of injury. More than likely you've strained a nerve or pinched one.\n\nQ:The doc x rayed and said it is back in place and he said i have rotary cup damage what does that mean?\nA: Your rotary cup is the collection of muscles binding and holding your shoulder into the socket. Some tearing or stretching (straining) of these muscles are common with this type of injury.\n\nQ: He said i may need surgery why is that?\nA: If you have actually torn some or all of your rotary cup, surgery will be required in order to reconnect the muscle tissues and ensure proper healing.\n\nQ: I am supposed to check the circulation in my hand every once in awhile by checking my finger nails why do I have to do that?\nA: This is called "capillary reaction". What you are doing is pushing all the blood out of the capillaries under your nail and ensuring it fills back up in good time. You were asked to check this to ensure that your loosened shoulder is not pinching off any veins and that you haven't damaged any during the injury, which would probably result in you loosing your arm (the capillary reaction under normal circumstances for most people turns white when pinched and red within a couple seconds afterward).\n\nQ: Do i have to wear the collar and cuff that he gave me?\nA: If you want to heal, yes. Attempting to move the arm retards the healing process greatly and can cause improper healing.\n\n\nFinal Thoughs: To speed your healing, do EVERYTHING your doctor tells you. Wear your cuff, avoid moving/jarring your shoulder, maintain appointments with doctor and call him/her if you have questions or something seems wrong.\n\n\nAdditional Questions:\n-Your chiro is not a MD.\n-Muscles tears generally will not show up in Xray\n-Your doc should make that descision with you.
209412
There is a chance that you could have thrown out your rotator cuff. Personally if that happened to me i would get it checked out.
637304
I dislocated my shoulder 13 times before finally having surgery back in 1992.  I have not had any problems with it since then.  However, I never got back into rock climbing because I had a mental block that my shoulder wouldn't be able to support me.  That was when I then started competing in triathlon instead.\n\nAnyway, my experience with patients varies considerably.  It all depends on the surgeon - some specialize in shoulder surgery and you can get really good results.  It also depends on the physical therapy you get afterwoulds and how strong it becomes.\n\nIf you fell on it now you would either cause more damage/trauma to the area, or worse.  The pain is excruciating when you dislocate it - remember the Lethal Weapon movie?  I could do that!!  Really wrecked the shoulder and no choice but to get the shoulder surgery.\n\nGood luck!!
502501
I definitely would NOT recommend surgery for tendinitis unless you have exhausted all other options (rest, stretching, massage therapy, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy...). Tendinitis is micro tearing of the tendinous junction of a muscle to the bone. It is usually caused by repetitive movements, a sudden increase in exercise duration or intensity or short muscles. You need to stop doing whatever it is that is causing the tendinitis. Once it is gone you need to fix the cause of the problem. Go see a registered massage therapist or a physiotherapist (or talk to your doctor about these options). I have encountered very few cases of surgery working for tendinitis.
96629
I took Celebrex for my shoulder and i noticed that after about 4 or 5 days i had better movement with it, with less pain. Im sure its different in everyone though. Hope you feel better soon.
378272
Yes.  Different nerves run to different parts of the shoulder or arm.  I recommend you go to a physiotherapist, and tell the person exactly where it hurts, and what makes the pain worse or better.  They often take several visits to do much good, so be prepared for that.\n\nThey may use manipulation, heat, ultrasound and / or massage, to relieve the pain.  They should describe exercises for you to do, in between seeing them.\n\nPersonally, I generally just resort to analgesics and wait for it to settle of its own accord, but I have gone to a physiotherapist, for a few problems, over the years.
580270
I would get some exercise bands, and gently pull them so you can strengthen your shoulder, but not aggressively. \n\ngood luck.
85451
Upright Row is a terrible exercise and you should avoid it at all costs regardless of shoulder pain.  If you have rotator cuff damage, then benching with a bar will only make it worse.  Stick to dumbells\n\nPlease review this link:\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/sportinjuries/articles/rotatorcuff.html
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Good Luck on your treatment, Tendinitis sux.  I just wanted to emphasize that you should do your best to avoid future repetitive motion.  I sometimes get a flair up of tendinitis on a three-day holiday from using the TV remote control or computer too much.:(
103040
poor you, thats really hard and pains alot, I have a tendinitis in my shoulder since 6 or 7 month and can't get rid of it. I already got cortisone injektions and I got painkillers. Be patient , it can take a while, and don't be so stupid as I am, because I don't rest enough.
1066310
I did repetitive lifting at work.  My elbows hurt so bad by the end of my shift I couldn't lift anything, I would drop it.  First had cortisone shot, therapy eventually surgery to repair the tendons.  Get checked out.  I was told that I will have permanent damage.  Surgery is the last resort, try other options, stop lifitng as much as you can.
973656
Consult a sports medicine doctor and find out how to strengthen your shoulder muscles.\n\nAlso could be some kind of nerve problem, but I suspect it's a strength problem.\n\nGood Luck
69968
This is a question for your doctor. No one tell you how to heal yourself. You need professional advise. It depends on how you are healing. Doctors must take X-rays and physical therophy (spelling?). I suppose you must excercise according to a specialist instructions. I would consult the doctor would did the shoulder replacement. Never take advise just from any lay person this could cause complications that could have permenant damage on your health and shoulder. Do the right thing please :)/