i visited an orthopedic surgeon on monday afternoon. after one year of discomfort, pain, and instability in my shoulder i gave in to the subjectivity of a professional. after we talked about how we both like to climb and cycle (and how those play into my injury), we began testing the joint in question. none of the positions were uncomfortable or painful, none of the resistance exercises illustrated a difference in my right versus left shoulder strength, and neither of us could hear or feel the crackling i have frequently felt. classic, isn't it? as soon as we are ready to talk to someone about an issue, it eludes us.
anyway, when he was sufficiently convinced i was going to be okay without surgery (perhaps to his chagrin?) he went next door to get a shoulder model. i suppose not all of his patients are in physiology and anatomy so he is practiced in presenting the human structure in a really simple manner; for example, he said, "this upper part can sometimes have some abnormal growth on the end (imagine lots of hand motions) and the tendon that runs under it (more hand motions) which attaches to the bicep (pointing to my right arm) 'right here' can sometimes get pinched" i said, "so, the acromion of the scapula develops a bone spur which can put pressure on, or even tear, the tendon of the biceps brachii?" he was surprised. and said that was the basic idea. it felt good to have a grasp on the details of my injury. i am excited to visit a physical therapist next week to hear a second opinion. i also look forward to weekly therapy sessions with a woman who is as excited about the body as i am!
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