Torn Rotator Cuff....... Shoulder Pad Question

[Kokanee]

Anybody have any hands on experience (brand/model) with a wearable shoulder pad that might disperse the recoil maybe across toward my chest and neck.
My son is getting close to being old enough for his first shotgun, and I have been looking forward to having a trap/skeet partner for a loooong time.
Would like to enjoy shooting while minimizing any more damage.......

[jeffrice6]

Can't help you with a pad ~ But I will say get whatever surgery/physical therapy you can NOW, don't wait! I didn't & have been wishing I had for the last 20yrs. It only gets worse, fix yourself while you can!

[Kokanee]

Mine's seemed to level out, when it first set in, it was miserable. It's gotten to be tolerable, but just annoying.
Been through PT, that made it worse. Finally did the MRI, and Ortho Dr. I was all for having the surgery until he said I would be down about 4 months. Being self employed, not going to happen, at least not any time soon. Maybe if the economy picks up.......

[C.G.]

Mine's seemed to level out, when it first set in, it was miserable. It's gotten to be tolerable, but just annoying.
Been through PT, that made it worse. Finally did tje MRI, and Ortho Dr. I was all for having the surgery until he said I would be down about 4 months. Being self employed, not going to happen, at least not any time soon. Maybe if the economy picks up.......

Exactly why I did not go through the surgery, as well (also, friend of mine was down for 9 months and was not happy with the surgery even after that). It took almost 5 years, but the shoulder recovered in spite of the doctor telling that would be highly unlikely. I just took it easy on the left shoulder and a little PT, fortunately I am right handed.

[TeddyBallgame]

i got pretty lucky, my rotator cuff tear healed up sufficiently enough on its own...i was dreading another surgery

good luck...i'll be rooting for you

[Sabot]

I use one of these when I shoot my Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45/70

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Mag-Plus-Recoil-Shield/dp/B0013R8J48/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1458107190&sr=1-1&keywords=caldwell+recoil+shield

[1911A12]

Get surgery, heal correctly and rehab appropriately. Cannot be stressed enough coming from someone who didn't learn until the 4th one.

[WWDHD?]

I seems to me I hear about MLB pitchers having this problem all the time and they often come back and pitch again pretty quickly. How do they recover so fast?

[r1ghtw1ng]

I had surgery for a SLAP tear/bursitis in my shoulder 2 years ago. 7 weeks in a sling. 12 weeks of PT. I have 95% range of motion back.... but I really had to keep stretching and strengthening the better part of a year after. I still don't feel like I can comfortably do dips like I did before.

That said, PAST makes a recoil reducing shoulder pad. It does add 1/2-1", so it will affect your LOP... pay attention, especially for a trap/skeet gun. I tried a PAST pad, but it was too bulky, so I ended up going with a Limbsaver buttpad instead.

Good luck!

[gc44]

I have a full thickness rotator cuff tear and declined the surgery- tooo much fallout and rehab time, with high risk of frozen shoulder syndrome. Doing fine now- I just am careful. Best pad I found is a PAST. In your case, ck em all out- even womens one as far as spreading out the recoil. Good luck and happy shooting!

[TeddyBallgame]

I seems to me I hear about MLB pitchers having this problem all the time and they often come back and pitch again pretty quickly. How do they recover so fast?

coming back takes at least a year, used to be about 18 months minimum for a pitcher and that's with plenty of rehab

[daphonz]

I've used this one: https://www.limbsaver.com/product/pr...size-fits-all/

All day with AR15/M1A/different shotgun loads, no bruising at all and my shoulder feels fine.

[diveRN]

I've used this one: https://www.limbsaver.com/product/pr...size-fits-all/

+1. These work great. Shot back to back Sporting Clay matches in one day (200 rounds) with no issues. Got one specifically because the last time I did a 2-match weekend without one, I was sore for several days even shooting lightweight clay loads.

[r1ghtw1ng]

In case you want some encouragement to get the procedure done, here's a sample video of what they did to me... pretty common arthro technique for SLAP: anchors/sutures. Sometimes used for rotator as well.

https://www.arthrex.com/resources/video/8tPYG_c_FkSKewFEZQMSaQ/knotless-slap-repair-using-the-short-29-mm-biocomposite-pushlock

[bigbearbear]

I would recommend doing what the doctor recommends and do the surgery, he's a pro after all. You don't want to risk further or permanent damage to yourself if you can avoid it.

But if you insists, here are some options:
1. PAST recoil shield. Basically a thick recoil pad you wear on your shoulder. I use it when my wife was still very new to shotgun, or when I was trying out a 3 inch magnum shotshell that I've never shot before.

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Super-Plus-Recoil-Shield/dp/B001C5XOJQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458144401&sr=8-2&keywords=PAST+Recoil+shield

2. Beretta shooting vest. Designed mainly for clay shooters, this series of Beretta shooting vest has a large, but thin recoil pad on the shoulder. It is nice because it spreads the recoil impact over a larger area and the thinness means it will not interfere with your gun mount.

Browning makes a similar shooting vest too but in my opinion, is not as good. Their recoil pad is very small compared to the Beretta one.

http://www.amazon.com/Beretta-Silver-Pigeon-Shooting-Medium/dp/B008R1FEBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458144490&sr=8-1&keywords=Beretta+shooting+vest

Good luck, hope you get well soon.