lmalaney
04-16-2012, 09:46 AM
I don't mean to make a redundant post, as there are a lot of these, but I'm having a hard time finding a solid answer.
Separated the AC joint in mid-December, got it x-rayed twice, both times was told it was "minor" and likely no actual tear, just a sprain. This didn't click with me as I had a pretty significant bump to start. Anywho I gave it off (just working out core/legs) 'til March 1st and decided to hit chest. A little weak but felt fine at first until I hit a point where my chest would struggle and the shoulder would "kick-in" and start to hurt. So I stopped, and felt pretty bad pain after that. I've tried working out back and stuff and it doesn't hurt so bad WHILE I work-out but it will hurt like a bitch the days following. It hurts if I run. It hurts when I hike. Any lifting hurts, putting on a shirt hurts. This isn't severe pain by any means but it's nagging and definitely does not feel "right". I can't even workout arms even while keeping my shoulder completely isolated out.
This is almost 4 months out. From a "supposed" grade 1 separation it looks to me like it shouldn't take longer than a month. I waited well over 2 to even do anything at all with it. I even took every supplement I could (animal flex, cissus, joint force) that I'm not too sure helped much at all. I want to be able to surf, skate, and workout my damn upper body again without this pain. I'm just looking for experience from somebody who was in a similar situation. Will it go away, or should I start looking into surgery?
Separated the AC joint in mid-December, got it x-rayed twice, both times was told it was "minor" and likely no actual tear, just a sprain. This didn't click with me as I had a pretty significant bump to start. Anywho I gave it off (just working out core/legs) 'til March 1st and decided to hit chest. A little weak but felt fine at first until I hit a point where my chest would struggle and the shoulder would "kick-in" and start to hurt. So I stopped, and felt pretty bad pain after that. I've tried working out back and stuff and it doesn't hurt so bad WHILE I work-out but it will hurt like a bitch the days following. It hurts if I run. It hurts when I hike. Any lifting hurts, putting on a shirt hurts. This isn't severe pain by any means but it's nagging and definitely does not feel "right". I can't even workout arms even while keeping my shoulder completely isolated out.
This is almost 4 months out. From a "supposed" grade 1 separation it looks to me like it shouldn't take longer than a month. I waited well over 2 to even do anything at all with it. I even took every supplement I could (animal flex, cissus, joint force) that I'm not too sure helped much at all. I want to be able to surf, skate, and workout my damn upper body again without this pain. I'm just looking for experience from somebody who was in a similar situation. Will it go away, or should I start looking into surgery?