Had to wear a PAST shoulder pad for a few years, recovering from torn cartilage for and aft in my right shoulder- WHEN SHOOTING ANY CF OVER .243 OR MY .69 ML.
Now, after building up the muscle a bit, I am able to shoot the .69 without the pad, but I wear it for both the 9.3 and .375 - just to prevent further damage - yeah - call me a wimp, but probably not to my face.