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Isaac Davis · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2020 · Points: 0

I think I have a torn or slightly injured labrum. It hurts off and I’m pretty bad to rotate. Should I keep cranking on the wall or get it checked out ? Does anyone have goods at home physical therapy exercises that could help. Thanks! 

Bryan · · Minneapolis, MN · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 482

Go get it checked out. Mine is just getting better after being injured for 3 years. Would have been easier if I would have gotten it checked out right away. 

Isaac Davis · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2020 · Points: 0
Bryan wrote:

Go get it checked out. Mine is just getting better after being injured for 3 years. Would have been easier if I would have gotten it checked out right away. 

Isaac Davis · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2020 · Points: 0

Thanks fo the advice,  I currently don’t have insurance to do that. You think it’s a bad idea to keep climbing on it?

Alex Wolfe · · Denver, CO · Joined Apr 2018 · Points: 0

Labrums tear all the time without a shoulder being painful. I’d maybe try strengthening your rotator cuff and see what happens

Beth C · · Colorado Springs, CO · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 5

Get it checked out by a good PT and stop climbing for a bit. I have a torn labrum from some asshat throwing a rope on me at Ouray; I was on toprope moving faster than my husband could reel it in, and took a fall full bodyweight on my right arm which was locked off at the waist. That was 5 years ago; leaving for PT here in a few minutes, actually. I have to get it worked on about every other year (scar tissue buildup), but have avoided surgery. Go for some I, Y, W, T exercises. First video I googled up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzCN6WiiNGI

John Sigmon · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 83

If you haven’t seen anyone how do you know it’s a labrum?

At the very least, scrounge together a few hundred and see a PT and get some rotator cuff exercises and take time off until it climbing doesn’t bother it any more.


Ideally you can see an orthopedic surgeon and get an MRI.

Jnybeth Sanders · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 0

I have hx of labral tear w/surgery and now dealing with SLAP tear on my other shoulder. If your pain was sudden onset, it's likely acute injury and would benefit from some rest. I would recommend taking about 6 weeks off and doing light PT exercises. You can find ton of exercises via google/YouTube search. If it still hurts once you return to activity, you should probably get it checked out. 

Andy Bennett · · Scarizona · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 726

Go see a PT or seasoned shoulder specialist, one who will actually give you the time of day. Shoulder injuries can be incredibly complex and difficult to diagnose (speaking from experience here). At the very least back off a few number grades and focus on keeping your shoulders retracted (protected), even during long reaches. I've found scalular pullups and pushups to be instrumental in cementing this mind body connection, but be cautious and don't do them if they hurt.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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