Torn Labrum...need advice

[VinnyM10]

In the short time I've been a member here, I've come to respect many of the people that post and so I have a question and hope someone has some good advice.

Had an MRI last week knowing something in my right shoulder was not good and hoped for the best. Well the results show a pretty bad tear in my right shoulder (Labrum). I'm a right handed player so the good thing is that its not my impact side. Doc feels if I can live through it, that I should try since I just go back to playing after reconstruction of my knee.

I know, I'm 45 and falling apart!!

Anyway, without having to change my entire swing. Is there any advice someone may have? Has anyone else ever dealt with an injury like this?

I hate to shut down before the season is over.

Thanks in advance.

[golfchief]

Get a new Doctor. If the tear is bad like you say it needs to be repaired and or rested so you can golf for a long time. trying to play while hurt is only inviting long term harm to your game.

[Ringer]

  VinnyM10 said:

In the short time I've been a member here, I've come to respect many of the people that post and so I have a question and hope someone has some good advice.

Wok on finishing with your right elbow more out in front of you, low and off your body. Don't lift up your arm into your face.

[benny]

Vinny,
I had left shoulder surgery last year for small tears in the labrum. I also had impingement, a bone spur, and a hematoma. Had to shut it down for the season. The right shoulder may be different, but I could'nt swing without severe pain. Surgery was arthroscopic but post-op had to keep arm immobile with a sling then several weeks worth of physical therapy. I still feel a twinge when I full roll the left arm. I'm 47, and it seems like I can hurt something just getting out of bed!

Ben

[VinnyM10]

  benny said:

Vinny,

Well Benny, if it helps any, we're almost the same age and I can relate to what you're saying. Man I hate getting old