Shoulder rehab throwing program

EASTBASEBALL - sorry but what is exactly wrong with your shoulder ? did you have a procedure done.

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What I was wondering is that while throwing I felt like a pinching like pain in my shoulder.

Have you gone to see a doctor?

If you haven't, you should.

Pinching and pain is a very bad thing. There could be something seriously wrong with your shoulder.

yes I have seen a doctor. In November I had surgery because I had a partial tear of my labrum and also an impingment.

Eastball- I had that same surgery 2 years ago. Mind you, I'm a mom and not a young athlete, but I am the person in charge of catching my sons. Took quite a while for this old lady to feel right throwing again. Finally, after a couple months, it was feeling normal. I'm sure you will bounce back quicker than me but wanted to let you know, I felt like I never knew how to throw a baseball in my life for a while. Take it easy and don't do too much at first. You will be sore and please throw only with Dr.'s okay!

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yes I have seen a doctor. In November I had surgery because I had a partial tear of my labrum and also an impingment.

eastbaseball7,

As someone will no doubt point out after I post this, I am not a doctor. However I am an analyst of pitching mechanics and believe I have noticed a pattern that pitchers with problems like yours (as well as Chris Carpenter -- who first got me interested in this) have.

They start turning their shoulders before their forearm is vertical and in the high-cocked position. Instead, they start turning their shoulders while their forearm is to the 3B side of vertical.

You might want to see if you can take a videotape of yourself and look at the timing of when you start turning your shoulders.

You might be turning them just a little early.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by eastbaseball7:
yes I have seen a doctor. In November I had surgery because I had a partial tear of my labrum and also an impingment.

You should be in rehab for shoulder and then on a long toss program.

Typically, there will be some scar tissue giving way in the early process of the rehab throwing program. I can't preach to you enough about sticking to the rehab program 100%...the surgery is considered 1/10th or 10% of the process, the rehab is considered 9/10ths or 90% of the complete recovery process. You're a starting point now, stick to that rehab!! The pain will discipate with time....the shoulder workouts are rigorous and repetitive, but they're of importance. The last thing you want to do is manipulate your throwing motion to eliminate some pain cause by breaking through scar tissue and hurting your elbow or a different part of your shoulder due to an abbreviated throwing motion.

Believe in the process and you will be fine.

Chad

Eastbaseball - their is some great advise here. Chad hit the nail on the head he is 100% correct. I personally been through this. If you have any question about your arm the way it feels - PLEASE CALL YOUR DOCTOR AND TALK. Go slow and it will come together for you. I know baseball is starting up soon but be patient. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU