Thread: Torn rotator cuff

If you try to lift the small tear will become a bigger, or even complete tear. Don't do it. Concentrate on legs and do lots of cardio to stay in shape. After surgery it will be at least 6 months before you can start lifting very light. I won't lie, it's a tough road back.... don't make it worse.

Trust me.... been there. I had tendonitis in my shoulder and I kept trying to work out. It turned into a tear, and I tried to work around it. It completely snapped one day and I couldn't raise my arm more then about parallel to the floor. I had surgery, and while I am back lifting it will never be 100%.

Depends on how small the tear is, will be dependent on when you can do (therapy) ! I just tore my triceps brachii a month ago. Take time off completely and let it rest and go back and get another check up. And if you choose to lift weights, I'd do machines and DO NOT overload w/ weight. The last thing you want is a full tear-- then shit gets real! Work on your legs. Separate hams from quads. Do a lot of cardio and core while resting!

What did the Dr tell you to do?

Not that they're always right!!!

Well she said I have a small tear and a frayed labrum . Didn't act like surgery was 100% necessary, but I told her I wanted it anyway. She wanted me to try physical therapy first. I went 6 times and decided I could do what that hut was doin and wouldn't have to pay.

My advice is to find a better physical therapist and do what he/she says. They'll help you rehab, and help you to prevent the tear from happening again. You're going to have to rehab with a PT surgery or not. There are many poor physical therapist, so I'd look around and be discerning when finding one.

I would go to a physical therapist and do some hgh. Working with the stretch bands might work. Alot of baseball pitchers use them.

Get it FIXED!! I had a small tear that became a FULL tear!! Was not good at all. Took a year to heal and be used again. Do not screw around with it. Have it fixed. Speaking from experience!!

I had the same thing happen in high school. It was a small tear and surgery was discussed, but we decided to try physical therapy first. It took about 6 months but I made a full recovery. I would not lift, find a good therapist, and follow the therapy to a t. It takes a while but its quicker than going under the knife THEN still having to do therapy.

Originally Posted by SupaSwole

Well she said I have a small tear and a frayed labrum . Didn't act like surgery was 100% necessary, but I told her I wanted it anyway. She wanted me to try physical therapy first. I went 6 times and decided I could do what that hut was doin and wouldn't have to pay.

I wouldnt risk it. I have seen too many guys push through it, only to cause more damage. I would get it fixed and just work cardio get my abs right. thats what the ladies like anyway.
more importantly is your doctor hot?