Arc syndrome/Rotator Cuff syndrome

UoSLad

Hey guys, wonder if any of you had come across this before.

Been niggling with an injury for a week or so and finally went to see my doc last week, he said that i have Arc/rotator cuff syndrome and that I need to cut down on my excercise (ie: not go swimming 5 days a week) but keep the joint moving.

just wondering if anyone has had the same injury along the way and coudl give me some insight on what to expect in terms of long term pain, recover, etc.

Thanks for any advice

gdreeves71

i just had the surgery. it's rough. i went through PT and did all the stuff you did and it got worse. If pain is persistent and therapy doesn't work be prepared that the surgery is a long recovery. 4 weeks in a brace night/day then sleeping in brace for another 4 weeks. My PT said it's a slow process in beginning but once you gain range of motion back it heals fast.

Snip8241

I have had pain in my right shoulder...it turns out my freestyle stroke has been causing it. When your arm comes out of the water your elbow should be up like a shark fin. Then drag your hand over the water and reach. A coach told me what to do and my shoulders don't hurt. Consider this when you start swimming again. I swim with coaches twice a week at the Y. Maybe you can get some help. I sure hope you feel better soon.

Snip8241

Sorry I meant to say that straight arm stroking is what caused my pain.