#slaptear

After years of putting it off, I am finally having surgery tomorrow. . About a year into lifting (about 4 years ago now) I injured my shoulder while doing incline dumbbell flys. I was using weight that was too heavy, lost control, and when I tried to drop the dumbbell the edge of it caught my hand and pulled it back and behind my head. . I decided to rehab it through physical therapy and had some success. I was still able to progress in lifts, but I have had to constantly do extra work with my left arm to try to keep it on par with my right. . As time went on it became more and more difficult to keep it strong and healthy. It constantly aches, is much weaker than my right in some positions, and still feels rather unstable. . I will be getting a SLAP tear repair as well as a bicep tenodesis tomorrow. SLAP repair is basically reattaching the labrum to the bone which should help with the stability. For a tenodesis they cut the bicep long head tendon and reattach it to the humerus instead of the shoulder labrum. . Recovery usually ranges from 2 - 5 months to regain normal function. It could take up to a year or more to get back to lifting how I usually do, though. That is for normal recovery methods. I will be pulling out every trick I have researched to help expedite recovery as well as retain strength. I will share that info in upcoming posts. . I will also share plenty about the recovery process and progress. But for now, I'm just trying not to freak myself out about it. I have put this off for a while and now it is time to try and fix it. . Happy to receive any good vibes you all send as it will help to keep me sane during this. 🙂. . . . . #ketoinglife #slaptear #shouldersurgery #biceptenodesis #surgeryrecovery #shoulderrepair #mri #ketocommunity https://www.instagram.com/ketoing.life/p/CXMI_ylO3hj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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You asked and I answered. Someone requested I cover SLAP tears— so here you go. The different types of SLAP lesions can play a huge role when determining whether surgery or PT is appropriate. Type 1 lesions are extremely common as we age and often do not cause pain. Type 2 lesions, the most common type, are often repaired. Interestingly, we are seeing a trend toward less repairs of type 2 SLAP lesions as a relatively high number of people have success with therapy and conservative management.Share the knowledge and enjoy the training! #slaptear #slaplesion #shoulderpain #shoulderrehab #shoulderprehab #rehab #prehab #reconditioning #strengthandconditioning (at Ironground Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlEZAJD6xq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5h5e7wij6rss

Self care Thursday! I am a 3 time shoulder surgery gal; last one 2015; and I have flares of chronic pain. This is one of em’. First time trying out acupuncture and cupping, hoping for further healing and ability to lead the life I want to lead 👏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻#selfcare #shouldersurgery #slaptear #cupping #acupunture #interiordesign #lifestyleblogger #health #healthjourney #easternmedicene #smmakelifebeautiful #thursday (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZVXFFlFcQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yucm0qt4cwhg

Bicep tears can be a bitch! @stephanielynngaddie is awaiting surgery because she has a SLAP tear, so both muscles have to be detached and anchored with screws to her arm bone. #slaptear #biceptear #surgery

SLAP tear rehab (or any shoulder issue for that matter👍). . So you’ve gone and gotten yourself a SLAP tear and think the only option is surgery. Well, depending on the severity, you may be right. But then again, how about you exhaust every possible option before you go under the knife? . The shoulder is designed for maximum movement in virtually any direction, and in allowing that, it sacrifices stability in a massive way. 😳 . If you are someone reading this and you have a tear, first of all, get checked by a competent Doctor and go from there. Now that being said, you don’t always need surgical intervention to handle a shoulder issue. The problem is this: Most shoulder injuries are preventable and are a result of faulty mechanics due to learned suboptimal motor patterns and severe lack of attention to maintaining a functional shoulder. . Yeah that sucks to hear doesn’t it? 👎😉 . Don’t worry, we can handle it. Whether you’re shoulder is blown out and you can’t pick up your protein shake or you just want to make sure you don’t have a blow out, either way, here is a good place to begin. . Total joint replacement isn’t normal, just saying. 😈 . The shoulder is designed to have symmetrical lines of pull from all contractile tissue, the issue is, unless you work at it, getting your shoulder system to fire symmetrically is like trying to herd cats. . Here is an entry level SLAP tear protocol to get you back into the game fast. . Here’s how you do it: 1️⃣ Banded Y Pull Rotation 2️⃣ Banded Front Raise 3️⃣ Banded Back Raise 4️⃣ Banded Front Scaption Raise 5️⃣ Banded Reverse Scaption Raise 6️⃣ Seated Band Row 7️⃣ Banded Serratus Press 8️⃣ Teres Minor Rotation BOOM! Go and do. Smash you later! . Want to learn how to biohack yourself? The SmashweRx system has been used all over the planet from professional athletes to soccer moms. Step into a pain free life at www.smashwerx.com, or just smash the link in our bio. . #painrelief #fitfam #fitness #slaptear #biomechanics #prehab #stability #pilates #crossfit #gym #workout #movement #wellness #rehab #mobility #getfit #shoulder #fitlife #health #fitness #health #simplyshredded @stronglikebullofficial

LOL @ Ramon! 😬 And 🙉 to my laugh! Jesus. Today I started #physicaltherapy for my #SLAPtear. Good thing is, pain is already decreasing with time and rest. Hope to strengthen my upper back muscles to realign my shoulders and get back to pole! I miss it too much! Btw, this "Spider-Man" exercise is KILLER! So I later trained my client, @edenarteaga, with it so we could suffer together. 😂 That's part of what I love about coaching and training. I'm love being a student so I can continue to learn and pass on new ideas and drills to my students and clients. ⚠️ Please excuse my sorry excuse for a "messy bun" - my students were also touching my hair all day because it was "floofy." 😑🙈 (à Lopez & Associates Physical Therapy)

Clearly enjoying my 2 hours of physical therapy every morning #physicaltherapy #pt #tornlabrum #slaptear