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| Aug. 28 JamesLG 421 posts | Hi All: I have been very fortunate because I have never had arm trouble until lately. A few weeks ago I was playing outfield and threw a ball in and felt a sharp pain in the back of my shoulder. This past weekend it happened again and this time it is much worse and if I try and throw it feels like somebody put a knife in the back of the joint. It is even sore to the touch near the socket on the back side of the joint. I doubt it is the rotator because I have no problem with any arm movement above my head but if I cock my arm like a catcher would throw is when the pain comes in. When I do throw the intense pain will last about 30 seconds. Any thoughts on this are appreciated. Thank You: James |
| Aug. 28 Al33 Men's 55 183 posts | James, without knowing the exact location it's hard for me tell. However, it could be a torn or partiallt torn Labrum. I currently have a torn Labrum. The only thing it hurts to do is throw a ball overhand. I can throw underhand, bat, swing a golf club, lift, etc, etc. I've had this now for about five years. My Doctor says if I want to throw again it'll have to be repaired. If not leave it alone. I am now a full time DH occassionally playing 1st base or catcher. Used to be an outfielder. If it's a complete tear, my doctor tells me it has to be reattached and it's 3 months in a sling. Very long recovery period up to a year and no gaurantee's about throwing the way you use to. A partial tear of the Labrum isn't as bad. A torn Labrum doesn't need to be repaired. On the other hand a torn rotater cuff needs attention. He tells me that over time with a rotater cuff it'll get worse and degenerate to the point that you won't be able to lift your arm over your head. I would very much suggest that you go to an Orthopedic Surgeon and find out what your problem is. It may be neither one and may not be as serious as you think. |
| Aug. 31 JamesLG 421 posts | AL33: My arm feels exactly how you discribed your problem. I had what many have told me to be a strong arm now it is a dud that hurts like hell when I throw anything overhand. Thanks for your response and I do suspect a tear of some sort. It feels like it tears every time I attemp to throw. Thanks: James |
| Sept. 1 ShaneV Men's 55 393 posts | That's not good news James! I usually put all medical issues off as long as possible except when my softball is affected. I recommend you don't hesitate to get more information. Good luck! ShaneV |
| Sept. 3 surf88 Men's 65 1000 posts | James, Definitely need to visit a top quality physical therapist or ortopedic. I live in a ski town so the PT's are really on their game and work very closely with the orthopedists. Sounds like a serios strain upwards to a tear of some sort. You love to play ball like we do, so get it checked asap and do what they tell you is needed. The diamonds will still be there. Ed Scrap Iron |
