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? asked in HealthGeneral Health CareInjuries · 5 years ago

Arm/shoulder injury...more wrong than original diagnosis?

Hi all,

In early February, I suffered an arm/shoulder injury during a seated shoulder press workout (utilizing 70 pound dumbbells per arm). The orIginal sensations I felt were numbness in my entire right arm, which lingered on for approximately 5-7 days post-injury. Since then, I have had my shoulder evaluated, had an MRI performed, and learned that I had suffered a posterior labral tear in my right shoulder. However, I have noticed that despite the labrum being torn, I occasionally suffer from tightness/numbness sensations in my right bicep as well as instability in my shoulder. Furthermore, even my clavicle (I think that s what it s called...piece between essentially the shoulder and right chest/pec) ) has felt off/as if it s drooping or something. In the mirror, everything appears fine, but on the inside, it doesn t feel right. Even with arm/upper body exercises, I experience some slight numbness, and even days that I am not working out I experience those sensations as well. My question to you guys is the following; is my right shoulder labral tear more complex than just a torn labrum? Thanks in advance to anyone who helps answer this!!

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  • 5 years ago

    Hi Chuck,

    in addition to your current injury, i believe you also have a pinched nerve [ where the Clavicle & shoulder joint meets ]. The only solution i know is ice the area before bedtime for 19 minutes, remove ice pack for 18 minutes, re-apply ice pack for another 19 minutes, etc. until ice melts. Stay away from overhead movements, until you can perform overhead movements without pain. If you experience pain following 5 days of rehabilitation, seek

    another opinion /medical advice.

    Good luck!!!

    Source(s): Biomechanist: Anatomy; Biology; Athletic Training; Physiology; Motor Development; Kinesiology; Exercise Science; Athlete for LIFE.
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