Rotator cuff.

[bleedinbrown58]

you had a private masseur?

I wish....that the second person I'm hiring if I ever win powerball! lol

 

[Anonymous 10]

What does a rotator cuff injury feel like. Sitting at drs hoping its just a strain. Moved a box from one shelf to the other and felt pain in shoulder. Now everything is tight in neck, shoulder, chest, and back area.

You won't be able to shine the silver with that arm for a while. If it's your usual hand the new one will be like getting some strange. Hope you feel better.

 

[barnyard]

Effective PT can eliminate surgery in some cases, which is good, because surgery generally requires 6-7 months of recovery PT.

 

[Dracula]

A old gym hand gave me some real good advice about the rotator cuff a few years back. Mine was sore and I mentioned it to him.

The first thing he told me was if I wanted to avoid a RC injury, never--NEVER--reach out and use a heavy muscle load to bring something towards your cheats. He told me to do everything possible to bring a heavy object close to your body without stressing your muscles. Our strength zone is always as close to our body as we can get it.

Second, when I would lift with my shoulders, he always had me warm up doing field goals. What you do is hold your elbows straight out to your sides, then start with your forearms parallel to the ground. Then raise your forearms straight up and back, like you are signalling a good field goal. Do a couple of sets with 25 to 30 reps. He swore by these things to lube up and prepare your rotator cuffs for lifting or getting ready for activity.

I've done these things forever now, Sure, it could be a coincidence, but I've never had a RC problem.

 

[Anonymous 10]

A old gym hand gave me some real good advice about the rotator cuff a few years back. Mine was sore and I mentioned it to him.

The first thing he told me was if I wanted to avoid a RC injury, never--NEVER--reach out and use a heavy muscle load to bring something towards your cheats. He told me to do everything possible to bring a heavy object close to your body without stressing your muscles. Our strength zone is always as close to our body as we can get it.

Second, when I would lift with my shoulders, he always had me warm up doing field goals. What you do is hold your elbows straight out to your sides, then start with your forearms parallel to the ground. Then raise your forearms straight up and back, like you are signalling a good field goal. Do a couple of sets with 25 to 30 reps. He swore by these things to lube up and prepare your rotator cuffs for lifting or getting ready for activity.

I've done these things forever now, Sure, it could be a coincidence, but I've never had a RC problem.

All that and that job in feeders is keeping those shoulders young.

 

[Dracula]

All that and that job in feeders is keeping those shoulders young.

Well, I still go to the gym, and I still do my 'field goals'. The stares are always funny. But what do I care?

Feeders is the reason I still have to go the gym. And I fight to keep my drinking to acceptable levels. Lousy calories...

 

[barnyard]

All that and that job in feeders is keeping those shoulders young.

Shifting is an end range motion. Not 'setting' your shoulder properly can make shifting very, very hard on the shoulder.

 

[MC4YOU2]

Uh, if it's work related you are.
To OP, you will know if it is a Rotator cuff tear as it will most likely not fully heal on it's own.

What if say you simply went to your doctor first, then reported it after having them start the claim? Of course there would likely be some heat and retaliation, but when isn't there?

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Every state has its own laws governing workers compensation claims. My state does allows for the employee to see his or her own choice of a doctor. The company can require you to go for an independent evaluation, if they don't agree with your doctor. If the two do not agree the industrial accident board will chose a third doctor and that doctors finding/determination will determine if you will be able to collect workers compensation. The company also can have you see their choice of doctor for a return to work evaluation. You should contact a lawyer that specializes in workers compensation cases if you feel your rights as an injured employee are being violated.

UPS had me see "their" doctor for an injury last year. I overhead the UPS doctor and management on a phone call. (I could hear the doctor therefore pick up part of the convo).

A minute later, the doctor comes out with a form on a clipboard. He directed me to sign it. I assumed management faxed it over.

It was a form which was fairly routine, but in fine print towards the bottom said "this injury was not resulting from an at-work injury"

I asked the union attorney if this was legal, they said yes. Thankfully I read the paper and didn't sign it, but surely the doctor made it seem like a formality and most people would ordinarily sign it. The doctor and UPS weren't happy when I just walked out.

Also, we recently had an at-work injury where the person was "near" their 30 working days. The person was fired for being injured or more accurately "not following methods", yet unfortunately the manager didn't know that they were at 31 days. OOPS....

Stay classy, UPS.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

UPS had me see "their" doctor for an injury last year. I overhead the UPS doctor and management on a phone call. (I could hear the doctor therefore pick up part of the convo).

A minute later, the doctor comes out with a form on a clipboard. He directed me to sign it. I assumed management faxed it over.

It was a form which was fairly routine, but in fine print towards the bottom said "this injury was not resulting from an at-work injury"

I asked the union attorney if this was legal, they said yes. Thankfully I read the paper and didn't sign it, but surely the doctor made it seem like a formality and most people would ordinarily sign it. The doctor and UPS weren't happy when I just walked out.

Also, we recently had an at-work injury where the person was "near" their 30 working days. The person was fired for being injured or more accurately "not following methods", yet unfortunately the manager didn't know that they were at 31 days. OOPS....

Stay classy, UPS.

Oh yes, that sounds like the devil we know....why else would ups make you see "their" doctor? Apparently, that varies from the state or region you work in. Both times I was hurt on the job, I saw the doctor of my choice....wasn't required to see a ups doctor.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

What if say you simply went to your doctor first, then reported it after having them start the claim? Of course there would likely be some heat and retaliation, but when isn't there?

I was having issues with loss of sensation in my fingertips. I went to see my primary care physician who referred me to a specialist. This was all done under my health care insurance. After the diagnosis was made the case was switched to comp. There was no heat or retaliation from UPS.

 

[Johney]

I was having issues with loss of sensation in my fingertips. I went to see my primary care physician who referred me to a specialist. This was all done under my health care insurance. After the diagnosis was made the case was switched to comp. There was no heat or retaliation from UPS.

How long ago was that?

 

[Brownslave688]

How long ago was that?

Does matter when. Only where. oh to live in the BOG.

 

[Brownslave688]

I wish....that the second person I'm hiring if I ever win powerball! lol

Ok ok since no one else asked........ Who's first?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

How long ago was that?

5 years or so. Had bilateral ulnar nerve release surgery in both elbows. Down time was one month per elbow----didn't want to sit for two months so I had both done at same time. Two weeks off, two weeks light duty---sat in the jump seat and played GPS. Comp paid my bills and paid me $880. Combined sent me a check for $1K.

 

[Brownslave688]

5 years or so. Had bilateral ulnar nerve release surgery in both elbows. Down time was one month per elbow----didn't want to sit for two months so I had both done at same time. Two weeks off, two weeks light duty---sat in the jump seat and played GPS. Comp paid my bills and paid me $880. Combined sent me a check for $1K.

wow I swear I know a milk man that just had that surgery. Been out 6 months I think. I think I may need it eventually. Just curious what did they say from our job caused it?

 

[barnyard]

Just curious what did they say from our job caused it?

Repetitive motion.

All the things we do hundreds of times every day. Pulling boxes off shelves, shifting, grabbing the handrail, using the diad, all can be contributing factors to any repetitive motion injury.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

RM

 

[jumpman23]

Do yourself a favor n get AFLAC. Be one of the smartest things you do as it is so easy to get hurt on this job or an accident outside of work.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

I was having issues with loss of sensation in my fingertips. I went to see my primary care physician who referred me to a specialist. This was all done under my health care insurance. After the diagnosis was made the case was switched to comp. There was no heat or retaliation from UPS.

Had that happen to me, along with numbness from fingertips to elbows while sleeping.....doctor said it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Shocking, given our jobs lol.