I developed this (the Long Head tore, resulting in the bicep balling up into what is called "Popeye Arm") back in early summer. I have shot my Kimber 270 all summer, no issues. Then shot the 338 RPM (its braked) sparingly, with no issues. But I decided to go to Sporter Weight rifles again. I'm having a Decelrator pad put on my recently purchased Mod 700 Classic 30-06 (no brake, don't want one on it) my recently purchased wood stocked Vanguard in .270 has a nice pad on it already. Thealso recently purchased Remington 700 in 300 Wby is in a synthetic stock but Sporter Weight; I'm having it braked , it already has a Decelerator pad. Has anyone ever had this issue? Will shooting the 300 Wby, even braked/good pad, put me at risk for further damage? The Physical Therapist said surgery was not an option, been torn too long or something. I have no problem just staying with the 30-06/270 level, even selling the 300 Wby if it will save any more damage, you know? I just need some "Shooter" input. Non Shooters mean well, but they don't really know? Any opinions welcomed. Dang, it tough getting older!
Proximal Tendon Tear ; Am I risking further damage?
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My tendons in my right shoulder are tore so I’m not able to reach behind my hip to draw a gun, good thing I carry appendix, or lift things above my head but I shoot rifles left handed.
Handguns I carry and shoot right handed. Wish I could help you more but maybe learning to shoot with the opposite hand might be an option for you?
Vince
Handguns I carry and shoot right handed. Wish I could help you more but maybe learning to shoot with the opposite hand might be an option for you?
Vince
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Thanks Pard. I have quite a bit of motion range, just tender. I figure I will also start wearing my PAST Recoil Shield at the Range. Along wiith the brake/good pad I should be fine. From what I can ascertain, any damage is from "prolonged, accumulative recoil, i.e. 200-400 rds of Trap etc." I appreciate any and all answers. Thanks again Uncle Vince. Oh yeah, I can't shoot left handed as I am Right eye dominant and legally blind in my left eye! ha I told you, getting old ain't for sissys!
i don't see how it could being the bicep? are you asking because of recoil or carry weight? unless the "shock" of the recoil activates/irritates the issue, then yes. i'll ask my science kid. he doesn't shoot as much as i do, but may have the logistics of it?
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I had read that damage could occur from the Recoil. I too have about 80-90% strength in the arm. So weight just has to be handled carefully. I sling on left shoulder anyhow. If you look at an anatomical drawing its the tendon on the inside of the shoulder that attaches the bicep to the shoulder. There are two, this one is called the Long Head of the tendon. Sometimes they tear off the elbow and you to have surgery for sure. Since there are essentially "two at the shoulder, you still retain alot of motion, or can. Surgery may or may not fix it as you can run into other shoulder issues then. So they don't recommend it.
I would get a second opinion regarding having it repaired. My dad tore his bicep loose in each arm at different times and had them repaired. All good now. It was caused from repetitive motion of tying rebar for concrete construction. Not having it attached made for almost zero use of his arm until they could fix it. One of them came loose pulling an elk off of a mountain.
I hope you find a solution. I cannot imagine not being able to use an arm. I understand the use of PT to repair it, but I would still think an orthopedic expert would have a better idea than a PT. Good luck.
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A lead sled or similar type rest might also be of some help.
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