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AspenHill
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How To Tune a Shoulder?
      #154513 - 23/02/10 01:24 AM

OK archers, I've had some unwanted time off from archery practice. I have at best an impinged right shoulder. I've been given some physical therapy excersises for this and will work on strengthening the muscles around the joint. My worry is the damage is too much and am looking for advise. What has helped you tune back up from a shoulder injury?

I'm also thinking about learning- retraining to shoot left handed. Anyone ever tried that and had success? That's my last choice as it means having to buy a new bow.

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Re: How To Tune a Shoulder? [Re: AspenHill]
      #154529 - 23/02/10 02:56 AM

Hi Ann ! I would try to get my shoulder working again before switching to the other shoulder. Don`t forget that it is very difficult to aim with the non-leading eye, if not impossible.
I have treated many patients with impingement syndromes of the shoulder joint and usually it is best to examine the shoulder with techniques of manual therapy. Often the caput humeri (the head of the upper arm bone) is not centered in the concave pan of the scapula (the shoulder blade). A manual therapist can easily examine it and, if needed, mobilize the caput humeri downwards and/or backwards. After that You have to learn to keep the caput humeri centered in the pan during movements, not easy but also far from impossible. Also the scapula has to be in the correct position, a good physiotherapist will help You to get it done.
Additionally, deep frictions of the affected tendons (most often the tendon of the m. supraspinatus) help to get rid of pain and to encourage the body to start a healing process of the affected structures.
Too bad I am so far away, I would not hesitate to visit You and empty Your beer stash after treating You !

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Re: How To Tune a Shoulder? [Re: Kalunga]
      #154542 - 23/02/10 04:01 AM

I-too almost went left handed, but couldn't hold even a long bow in my right hand.
I'd tore the cartilage in both front and back of my right shoulder, but without damaging the rotator cuff.
It took 8 months to get an MRI, which showed the damage, vividly. I was referred to an Orthopedic surgeon.

My cousin, a GP Dr. visited from Ontario visited and said there is little to nothing they can do for my shoulder, to stop babying it and work it as hard as I could stand the pain in order to build up the shoulder muscle again around the joint.

I worked the shoulder while waiting for the specialist's call, which never came. After 18 months, I walked into the Surgeon's office & talked to his receptionist. He came out into the office as i guess I was being louder than necessary. I then informed his of how bloody rude and inconsiderate he was to not even acknowledge me as his patiend - that he and his receptionist were my employees and that his ass was fired. That was last fall.

Now, 2 years after having the MRI, my shoudler can take the recoil of my .375, 12 bore pelters and 14 bore Sporting rifle. I can pull my 64# Fox longbow and my 70 pound sightless compound with ease.

There's hope and it doesn't always come from a Dr.'s office.

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Re: How To Tune a Shoulder? [Re: AspenHill]
      #156545 - 15/03/10 03:01 PM

Hi Ann,

It would be wise to seek the advice of a health care professional, orthopedic surgeon or PM&R doctor before you go ahead and work with your bow strengthening your shoulder. I say this because you say you have been diagnosed with an impingement.

Both of my shoulders are impinged. I had one repaired and it is now better than it has been in years. Impingement is not something that can necessarily be fixed by using it more. My experience is it gets worse. I am back to shooting at 60 pounds. There are days when it is not happy after overwork the day prior. I am trying to remember to take it easy as I get older. I am heading back to Africa this year and will hopefully be drawing back a lot of times!

Matt

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Re: How To Tune a Shoulder? [Re: 577500WR]
      #156704 - 17/03/10 01:43 AM

I can't advise on the shoulder, but I have a friend who used to shoot field target (I think - the one with targets at unmarked distances) but has since started hunting with a crossbow. Some impressive kit too - stryker.com

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Re: How To Tune a Shoulder? [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #156999 - 21/03/10 12:23 AM

Thanks guys, all helpful info. With two big ortho surgeries between this past September and January I am going to give my self some time to build up the repaired areas and then look at the shoulder. So bowhunting may be out for me again this year.

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