chronic shoulder pain - subacromial decompression - tennis
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10th Aug '04, 7:13pm
I would like to ask if anyone has had similar injuries as me or if anyone can help/ advise in anyway...
I used to play tennis 5x per week - club level/ training/ coaching. Over the years (im now 26) played various sports & kept fit.
About 3 years ago I had pain in shoulder - outside of arm - but ignored it and played on for about 6 months! I know, I know.....I played on with painkillers as it was time for summer tournament and I wanted to play...however that was the last time I played, August 2002! Regrets now I can tell you.
Since then I have seen Orthopaedic surgeons (I also have knee problems - i have one surgeon for each ailment), physios and have tried every treatment possible to relieve pain. I had at least 6 months physio before 1st op.
I then had an arthroscopic subacromial decompression (Sept 2003) - I had a small bony spur causing impingement of supraspinatus tendon and then more physio to recover after that. However, there was very slight improvement after that op, so my surgeon decided to do the same again - I am now 5 weeks post-op and recovering slowly. I do not feel any better as yet and am now worried that again it hasn't really helped me. :-(
I continue to get pain in the front of the shoulder, possible biceps tendon??, also at the back of the shoulder and radiating down the arm.
However, during the surgery these areas were all looked at and surgeon said they are intact! ?!??!?? I'm very confused - as are my numerous physios.
anyway, just wondering if anyone has had or is suffering similar pains.
Thanks 8)
Re: chronic shoulder pain - subacromial decompression - tenn
11th Aug '04, 5:28pm
After the first op had not much effect why did you go back to the SAME surgeon and have the SAME op!! I know, i know, its very difficult to know what to do and i do sincerely sypathise with your injury.
Its hard to give people advise on here as more info is needed and without a proper assessment it is hard to tell.
My advise to you would be to try a CHEK Practitioner (preferably level III or higher) and one with orthopedic rehab experience.
www.chekinstitute.com - look for one in your area
James
Well Miss Injury I am facing
19th Jan '09, 4:41pm
Well Miss Injury
I am facing almost the exact same problem.
I hurt my shoulder while doing exercises at the gym, and I had my (one and only) operation 5 weeks ago with had physio therapy so far.
The Doc gave me a couple of exercises to increase the strength of the blade muscle in order to pull my shoulder down and thus helping the tendon to heal!
I dunno what to do, I am confused too! I am still feeling the pain in my front shoulder and in the biceps, I need a solution ASAP!
Shoulder Pain
15th Feb '09, 1:33am
I'm also having the exact same problem. Has anyone come up with any kind of solution?
It almost seems like a compressed nerve problem. But it doesn't go away.
Continuing pain
19th Jun '09, 1:45am
I had this operation about 9 weeks ago and although I seem to have about 80% of my mobility back, I suffer from constant pain including a horrible aching all the way down my arm.
Originally I was diagnosed with a SLAP leision but the doc told me that during the op it looked like the cartilige had "stuck itself back together", so he decided to do this "decompression" op. Well, i'm now in 10 times the pain I was in before the op, especially at night when it aches so badly I can't sleep.
For anyone that is considering having this operation, PLEASE PLEASE consult a Doctor of TCM or a Physio first, as once this op has been done there is no turning back.
Way too often surgeons do these things but don't really know the possible negative outcomes.
I wish so much that I still had the pain that was present before it was "FIXED" by this appalling operation.