Shoulder injury

VulcanRaving · 18-05-2015 11:19pm #1

Were were doing forward rolls (over the shoulder not over the head) as part of a warmup in class a week or two ago. I think I landed badly on my left shoulder doing one and I have been on the shelf since. It sounds like a cement mixer when I do backward arm circles and its uncomfortable lying on my left side. I tend to suffer a bit from a tight neck and jaw but that has since amplified to now giving me a fair bit of bother and clicking on a regular basis. I can't see a physio til next week so could anyone who may have had similar experiences on the mat advise what I may be suffering from and if they could suggest any rehab?

themandan6611 · 19-05-2015 1:01am

VulcanRaving wrote: »

Were were doing forward rolls (over the shoulder not over the head) as part of a warmup in class a week or two ago. I think I landed badly on my left shoulder doing one and I have been on the shelf since. It sounds like a cement mixer when I do backward arm circles and its uncomfortable lying on my left side. I tend to suffer a bit from a tight neck and jaw but that has since amplified to now giving me a fair bit of bother and clicking on a regular basis. I can't see a physio til next week so could anyone who may have had similar experiences on the mat advise what I may be suffering from and if they could suggest any rehab?

would you not ask your coach or failing that wait till you can see a physio, peeps on the interweb can hardly fix you up

Mellor · 19-05-2015 2:21am

The shoulder is a very complex joint, there's lots of muscle connections here. Nobody is going to be able to diagnose it accurately over the internet. A rotator cuff is a injury is likely though. I had similar when I was slammed on my shoulder a few weeks ago. Lots of rest and mobility work was all I could do.
Take it easy and speak to your physio.

CurryFlavoured · 19-05-2015 11:23am

Did you feel it popping out in any way, or was it just a hard impact?

VulcanRaving · 20-05-2015 10:21pm

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

Did you feel it popping out in any way, or was it just a hard impact?

Im not 100% sure it does pop when I do arm circles but I would say it was just the impact.

Obviously I'm not expecting a full diagnosis over the internet but since it is a BJJ/MMA related injury I just thought someone may have suffered similar and have a bit of insight while I'm waiting for a physio appointment.

CurryFlavoured · 20-05-2015 11:22pm

I've dislocated mine a few times so I know the deal with that. I doubt you popped it out because you'd know for sure if you did. Normally with an impact injury I'd say leave it a few days as it's probably nothing major but if it's still very painful 2 weeks after then you should get it checked with a professional. Sorry I can't be more helpful but as a poster above said the shoulder is a very complex joint.

VulcanRaving · 20-05-2015 11:23pm

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

I've dislocated mine a few times so I know the deal with that. I doubt you popped it out because you'd know for sure if you did. Normally with an impact injury I'd say leave it a few days as it's probably nothing major but if it's still very painful 2 weeks after then you should get it checked with a professional. Sorry I can't be more helpful but as a poster above said the shoulder is a very complex joint.

Thanks a lot man. Really miss training but I'm gonna play it safe and see the physio.

Lauren_1996 · 28-05-2015 11:54pm

Just wondering how you got on if you've been to physio yet as it sounds a lot like a similar injury I had?

Shoulder injury

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