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[OMF]

Hi guys, long time no post...

Has any had any experience with Slap Lesion tears in their shoulder?

What treatments have you had, and how has it affected your cricket? Currently not been able to bowl or throw since September and facing the prospect of an Arthroscopy 

[Pitbull]

I've been having a shoulder problem for 2 two seasons now, went to a physio and they told me it was my rotator cuffs they gave me a few exercises but it's been no use really. I can bowl fine just can't throw anymore. Been toying with the idea of having an operation but as I'm only 22 I don't want to miss out on any cricket or risk the operation hampering my bowling.  Bit silly to leave it but it just means I cant be a sweeper anymore.

[OMF]

Rotator cuff covers lots of possibilities. If youre playing on through injury you might be risking worse problems like a frozen shoulder which could immobilize you for a number seasons....

[dunc2610]

I've been having a shoulder problem for 2 two seasons now, went to a physio and they told me it was my rotator cuffs they gave me a few exercises but it's been no use really. I can bowl fine just can't throw anymore. Been toying with the idea of having an operation but as I'm only 22 I don't want to miss out on any cricket or risk the operation hampering my bowling.  Bit silly to leave it but it just means I cant be a sweeper anymore.

I suffer from a similar issue, bowling is fine, but throwing just f'ing hurts, I stand in slips now!!

[Pitbull]

It's a tough one really, going to see how this season goes, to see if it gets bad again as obviously resting it through winter I've had no issues. But if it does flare up again I'll probably look into getting it fixed. With the throwing it was an excruciating pain, round arm or throwing it 'properly'

[dunc2610]

It's a tough one really, going to see how this season goes, to see if it gets bad again as obviously resting it through winter I've had no issues. But if it does flare up again I'll probably look into getting it fixed. With the throwing it was an excruciating pain, round arm or throwing it 'properly'

I put it down to years of throwing round arm, my shoulder is quite weak in a throwing sense anyway, I've never been a hurl it in from the boundary person, bad technique me thinks. And at 33 its not worth sorting just for cricket. Oh to be a youngster

Sorry to OP for hijack.

[Pitbull]

I've always been a sweeper and quite enjoyedit  so bit frustrating that I can't fizz it in anymore haha

[123*]

Have you tried kinesio tape? Worked wonders with a couple of guys that I know?

[spoonbed]

I stuffed my shoulder getting out of a sun lounger in 2008.
Carried on through the pain barrier until winter 2009. Diagnosed with a impinged/partially torn shoulder ligament.
Was lucky enough to have the keyhole procedure, and all the follow up physio done under my wife's company private healthcare scheme.
Returned to playing cricket in 2011, but it still gives me probs. considerably weaker on my left side.

My consultant said with prompt attention, the procedure would have been much easier, with a better, quicker outcome.

Therefore my advice would be to try to get a referral as quickly as possible.

[ProCricketer1982]

One year out now to fix the issue properly will prolong your career by many years. It's really not worth soldiering on and then having to retire early as you are a long time retired. Plus, if we are honest.. Unless you play county or international (and no, kids county stuff doesn't count) then you are playing for fun so go for the long term option not short term. Short term is for pros not amateurs

[OMF]

would have to agree with this. Looks like 2014 will missing from my play-cricket bowling stats. Not that Ive looked on there for a few months since its been changed...

[Number 11]

I've got similar damage, probably stretched ligaments as my right shoulder is unstable. Usual throwing incident last year compounding similar battering over the last 26 years. Diving around the outfield didn't help either.
So fa I'm into 3 or 4 months of physio and exercises which are strengthening the muscles, some improvement so far.

[BotanyBaywatchSkipper]

I had a similar injury picked up 2 years ago playing rugby.

Had an Arthroscopy surgery on the 9th December. The shoulder was imobolised in a sling until 1st Jan and Im currently undergoing physio. Only muscle strengthening and definitely no stretching for another few weeks.

Had our first winter net today and no way near ready to bowl.

Finger crossed I'll be ready for the start of the season. My physio seems to think that my rehab is ahead of schedule, so I'm working hard in the gym and doing all that I can.

[lewis_faulds]

I had a similar injury picked up 2 years ago playing rugby.

Had an Arthroscopy surgery on the 9th December. The shoulder was imobolised in a sling until 1st Jan and Im currently undergoing physio. Only muscle strengthening and definitely no stretching for another few weeks.

Had our first winter net today and no way near ready to bowl.

Finger crossed I'll be ready for the start of the season. My physio seems to think that my rehab is ahead of schedule, so I'm working hard in the gym and doing all that I can.

Good to hear you are recovering. Before I quit rugby, same thing happened to a mate and he can't rotate fully his arm anymore!

Shoulder and collar bone injuries are the worst!

[finbarr44]

I had an arthroscopy for a decompression in 2009, sadly I think the problem is returning at the moment. Surgery and recovery from shoulder problems involve a lot of physio and hard work, unfortunately for me I am married to a physio but we don't see eye to eye over sporting injuries so I haven't told her yet. At 47 I dont think it is wise to tell her or else she will try and enforce a retirement, I just hope she never gains access to this forum to see a post like this or else there will be one less forum member. lol