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It was in August 2004 that I began noticing pain in my left shoulder. This persisted for several months causing many wakeful nights due to pain. Ibuprofen was minimally helpful. In October of 2004, I saw an orthopedic surgeon who felt, after x-rays, that I had an impingement syndrome of my rotator cuff with a …
I am a professional musician who makes his living playing drums for a major rock and roll band. About a year ago I was diagnosed with arthritis of the shoulder. At first the pain was manageable with Advil, but as time progressed it increased to the point it was affecting my performance. I saw an …
I am a USA level 10 gymnast. As such, my joints and ligaments must withstand incredible pounding and strain. When I dislocated my shoulder the future of my gymnastics was in jeopardy. After the injury my shoulder was loose and unstable. It would “pop-out” on particular moves including back hand springs on beam, my twisting …