Injuries

[DiseasedBunny]

Just been to the physio as I've been getting pain in my right arm and shoulder for a couple of months now, turns out I have bicep tendonitis and my rotator cuff is knackered.... anyone else experienced these before and how long does it take to get better?

[Chaosphere]

It can take a long time. The rotator cuff is a unique and complex muscle group, and we use our shoulders almost constantly in day-to-day life. Good physio can make a world of difference, but don't expect this to sort itself out in a week or two - you're looking at months of work for slow progress, more likely.

[RizZy]

I've got tendonitis in both my shoulders from work, had it a few years now, most the time it doesn't bother me much, when it gets bad I basically can't use an arm, I'm not sure mine will ever get better or at least not until I do something different for work/don't work.

[Penfold]

I tore my rotator cuff last summer and couldn't move it (literally) for about 3 weeks. Gradually got it back on track after several bouts of physio and cortisone injections.

[sulky_uk]

Mrs sulky had to have hers operated on, about 2 to 3 months recovery

[TeaLeaf]

Depends on severity.   At the mild end it is painful when you list the arm up towards or above shoulder height, but it recovers.  From experience it's almost like a partially separated shoulder feeling.  At the more severe end you can need surgical reconstruction.

My father needed the surgical route and spent 6 months with his arm on a foam wedge, keeping his upper arm horizontal.  
My favourite punky QB for the Chicago Bears also had to go down the surgical route after what was probably the dirtiest play I have ever seen in the NFL.  That hit from Charles Martin effectively ended McMahon's career.  When he returned after surgery and a lengthy rehab, he was never the same.

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[DiseasedBunny]

Problem currently I have is I can't get it looked at at least until this virus thing is under control. All I can do is the exercises I have been given to do.  It's improving slowly, just when I forget and overreach or twist and suddenly get shooting pain down my arm 😫.

[A Twig]

Tie a strip of coloured fabric or similar around your arm as a reminder - sounds stupid but it works.

You can go to see a physio during lockdown, medical help is there for more than just covid, don't make it worse by trying to "protect the NHS"...