Anyone else have a pins holding joints together.... how intense do you lift?

[turboturist]

For the few peeps that know me know I have had a couple shoulder surgeries and the extent of them.

The last one of which they changed the whole mechanics of my shoulder by cutting some of the clavicle bone off and putting screws in it. Its to the point where my arms are not even the same length. No biggy I can use DB's for upper body, my problem is it does not feel right even though the docs say all is good to go.

When I move certain ways it still feels like something is pulling apart, and is supper uncomfortable. Is this in my head?? Or is it from the shortening of the one tendon that was cut and a piece taken out prior to sewing the ends together so it is immobile and all I need is some stretching?

How do I proceed in your opinion, cause I guess when it comes down to it I am nervous as **** and dont want to be tearing shit apart and going under the knife yet again. I have dieing to go back to the gym but hesitate......

I have seen a few different docs and they all say its fine so I am getting no help there....

[Maria]

Have you been to physiotherapy? I'm assuming your shoulder was immobile while you were on the mend from surgery. Have you been given any exercises for building strength and increasing your flexibility in your shoulder?

Definitely start off with light weights and gradually build up where you feel comfortable. I do mean real light weights!! From the sounds of it, you may have to limit your range of motion if you feel like something is going to pull apart. You may also want to consider incorporating your therapy exercises into your work outs, if you did in fact get some.

[guest]

if i remember our convo correctly, didnt the docs tell you that you were fine post surgery when in fact you were dislocated?

ps. about the invite....i did forget how many kids you have, lol.

[turboturist]

if i remember our convo correctly, didnt the docs tell you that you were fine post surgery when in fact you were dislocated?

ps. about the invite....i did forget how many kids you have, lol.

Ya that was after the first surgery, never went to that doctor again.

After the second surgery is where they cut out the piece of the collar bone and put the screws in.

I have seen some other peeps since that point and like in the above post it still feels wrong but it may just be because it has changed mechanically.... Anyways it sucks being scarred to do anything.

Can play catch with the kids now which I could not do before so I guess I have to think but some of those positive things.

Well we may be able to drop the heathens off somewhere for a bit and come for a day or two and be able to go out and have a few drinks. :ht

[Shortdave]

One of my old training partners had his elbow put all back together with pins, he can't straighten it fully to this day. That being said he is a pretty darned impressive strongman. Very intense lifting and quite heavy.

[Memo]

what should I avoid to keep my shoulder in one piece?

[drdnj]

Turbo,
These complaints you have are common with extensive surgery. I raced professional motocross for years and ended up full of rods and screws (every limb on my body has had at least one major surgery). In a basic nut shell, when they move things around, shorten things, or lengthen things you end up changing the whole biomechanics of the joints around the site of repair. For example, after both of my distal biceps tendon repairs my shoulders felt like they were tearing every time I raised my arms (because they pulled my biceps too tight). You need to listen to your body and see a Physio or someone who does ART to work on muscle imbalances.
In the end I can train heavy---but have to be smart. I hope I helped.

D

[turboturist]

what should I avoid to keep my shoulder in one piece?

Well in hind site and pretty non specific, stop when it hurts and don't play full contact sports for 2 more years when your told you need surgery..... its def not worth it in the end.

[turboturist]

One of my old training partners had his elbow put all back together with pins, he can't straighten it fully to this day. That being said he is a pretty darned impressive strongman. Very intense lifting and quite heavy.

Thats good news


Turbo,
These complaints you have are common with extensive surgery. I raced professional motocross for years and ended up full of rods and screws (every limb on my body has had at least one major surgery). In a basic nut shell, when they move things around, shorten things, or lengthen things you end up changing the whole biomechanics of the joints around the site of repair. For example, after both of my distal biceps tendon repairs my shoulders felt like they were tearing every time I raised my arms (because they pulled my biceps too tight). You need to listen to your body and see a Physio or someone who does ART to work on muscle imbalances.
In the end I can train heavy---but have to be smart. I hope I helped.

D

How old are you now and what do you consider heavy? I am pushing 40 in a couple years and am thinking the best years are behind me.

Thanks for the replies.