When can you lift weights after you dislocate your shoulder?

[@DrDavidGeier]

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[@nithinmonful]

I was dislocated my both shoulder .... nd May I can continue kick boxing career ... is it possible ..... DR.. ?

[@TheGroza99]

I dislocated my shoulder 3 months ago. I'm 19 years old and my lifestyle is very active (running, football, surfing, skiing,...) I heard different opinions but the most common suggestion was that I should wait if it is going to happen again and after that going on surgery. The biggest problem is that after such pain I can easily black out. And the problem is sports in water, what if I black out there??? So I'm thinking about surgery right now. Will after surgery be any consequences and if what kind? Thank you for an answer!

[@BharatSharma-oz2ct]

Sir , I have a dislocated shoulder (left) due to ACL tear , doctors said for a ligament reconstruction surgery , is it possible to get back my ligament without surgery and by exercises.

[@itsmoneykick]

Hello Dr. My right hand shoulder dislocated many time like 10 or 12 time what can I do now.. Go for surgery or there is any exercise ..

[@RG-vc9nn]

I dislocated my shoulder 10 times . I want to get it fixed , however I can't afford the doctor bills , I lost my job due to the covid-19 situation. What should I do ?

[@subi5701]

Who else just dislocated their shoulder and still want to lift weights?

[@lucysoul7073]

I just want to go to the gym 😔 but even after 6 months AND physical therapy, my shoulder still hurts a loot

[@jacobedsell8850]

just dislocated on new years day

[@tylerbunt9318]

dislocated mine two days ago and all I want is the gym

[@peytonstevens3466]

Just dislocated my shoulder riding dirtbikes with my friends and I already miss the gym

[@allenbaker2875]

@@tylerbunt9318 I’ve been dislocating my shoulder for years and had 1 failed surgery. You will be able to lift again I promise. Just stretch and losen it up very well and start slow avoid heavy lifting above the head. And tricep pulldowns almost dislocate it again for me everytime..😂

[@ashieash46]

This injury affects you mentally, it’s so depressing

[@yapdollar_official]

this is so true i hurt my shoulder on bench press, i got so sad and depressed;(

[@nouaceriaassia1974]

Yesterday i got my shoulder dislocated at the gym , im so depressed, literally having a mental breakdown

[@Nightmareofficial1]

Yup...same here...i totally depressing

[@gurukilla]

true, it’s fucking scary, mine dislocated when i was doing incline dumbbell press and i’m so scary to do workouts that target that joint

[@rahulmittal4061]

Yesterday i got my shoulder dislocated while playing football..nd its depressing 😪😪

[@semirdzananovic]

Trust me on this one.. I see some guys saying they do pullovers and stuff after the dislocation... DON'T F*** AROUND... I was very much into bodybuilding, but i dislocated my shoulder while wrestling with my friend. After that my life changed. The last 5 years i had 4 dislocations. The second one happened after 4 weeks in a sling, and 2 weeks of therapy on a lat machine with only 30 kg of weights ( i was pulling around 90 - 100 kg before the dislocation ). The last 2 dislocations happened while i was sleeping, so trust me don't do exercises like pullover or behind the head shoulder press or pull ups or any type of exercises where you isolate your shoulder . Shoulders are a small group of muscles like the biceps or triceps, and it doesn't need much weights ( keep it simple ). I had my arthroscopic surgery 10 days ago, and i have a long rehab in front of me. The best thing that you can do is swimming , and take your time with that. Don't rush into lifting weights, because you can hurt yourself, not only the shoulder, because the weights could eventually fall on your head or something. I don't want you to go thru this like i am right now, because sport was my life, and now am very much depressed because of it . Take care of yourself!

[@user-jf2sq7kh5p]

I dislocated my shoulder about a month ago whilst being in a street fight. Im finally feeling stronger again and im able to do pushups & pullups, do you Think i can start working out with weights already?

[@semirdzananovic]

@@user-jf2sq7kh5p Well bro, i've been able to do push ups after every one of the dislocations, so it's not really sure that it won't happen if you can do them.. stay away from pull ups for now, and thelat machine.. take some light dumbles and go easy for a while.. good luck bro

[@zainronaldo]

sorry to hear about what happened to you man. i'm in the same boat too. i dislocated my shoulder 4 times in the past 5 years. Each time over something with less force. Ive gained a lot of weight and fat too. I got depressed after every recovery period following a surgery i tried to get back into working out and second i saw results my shoulder popped out. My last dislocation occurred almost 2 years ago (4th one). my capsule is loose and i do have some bone loss. I decided to not have orthoscopic surgery because the though of even going through that pain or experience makes me uncontrollably nervous. I am on the waitlist for surgery which most likely will be next summer but again i'm not sure if i even want to do it. I have started going to the gym. Doing deadlifts, bicep/tricep curls, leg presses, machine rows. Every time i do an exercise i keep my elbows close to my body (almost touching) and try to never raise my hand above my head. I use only machines as well. So i guess there are ways you can avoid surgery but i am still at high risk of another dislocation. Im just worried even after surgery i wont be able to do the things I love like boxing, basketball, mma since i'm worried it might still pop out. So i stopped those things all together and accepted my life will be completely different now. What made you decide on getting surgery?

[@semirdzananovic]

@@zainronaldo I feel you bro... I just had too do it, because my ligaments where off the bone.. and I was afraid even to go to sleep.. now 2 months after the surgery I feel much better.. but it has been hard, esspecially the first month.. now I have no pain.. just pushing forward.. and hope for the best.. good luck to you bro!

[@trimanjitsingh6433]

Wassup man.. I dislocated my shoulder in March 2018.. after that I've had 3 more dislocations, 1 happened rescently.. I went for MRI and doc said I need to have a surgery.. but in these 5-7 days I'm feeling way better almost like my left(normal) shoulder.. so what do you suggest man?

[@nik119]

You haven’t answered your own question. I want 3 minutes of my life back. Nice one bro

[@D81-y8q]

the answer was get a physio to treat you. this guy is a surgeon not a physio. physiotherapy is a job specialisation in medicine. athlean x is probably the best physio on youtube.

[@guycollishaw1957]

Took me 3 months rehab before starting swimming to ease in to working out again after 5 months. I had a lot of experience weight training before my dislocation so my shoulder awareness has always been on point and I took it as slow as needed, including rotator cuff work and general shoulder warmups before every session even before my dislocation. So I'm hoping the freak accident I had won't happen again, so far so good.

[@tasis3835]

I'm happy for you. May I ask you how old were you and if the MRI detected something?

[@guycollishaw1957]

@@tasis3835 If you mean after recovery... I've never had an MRI for it. Had an X-ray before and after reduction to check the correct position. Was a fighting injury at 26yo, no issues a year later.

[@charlesfh3496]

5 months at 26? That's way too long. Your rehab program was probably not efficient

[@tasis3835]

@@charlesfh3496 well my doctor told me this type of injury is worse as you get younger and younger, that's why I'm a bit worried being 22. But I'm not an athlete, I just hope to get back to the gym and maybe lifting weights as previously (not that heavy ahahah)

[@tasis3835]

@@guycollishaw1957 good for you then

[@rahulrao6757]

Well Dr u did not answer the question if it's possible to return to weight lifting after recovery from a dislocation...

[@uphomes12]

Of course it is. Use your brain. He’s telling you to take some time off, but it won’t be the same. You need to work for it and through it. I’m sure you’re still suffering and we all are. Make surgery the last option, but don’t do it too late in life where your body will be too old or harder for you to recover. Much love.

[@helloimsam838]

Just wanted to give my own story to help spread information to others. I dislocated my non-dominant shoulder about 2 years ago getting thrown in judo. I was younger than 20 at that time. It was pretty depressing and tough at that time but after a certain period you get over it and it can actually be character development because you learn to do other things you would not have done before. I did physio and then went back into the gym after a while and have not re-dislocated since - I think I am one of the luckier ones since I do not feel a lot of instability. I do not practise judo anymore because I don't want to risk it but still occasionally did boxing and BJJ casually.

[@DrDavidGeier]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@greiinnn4982]

I got my anterior shoulder dislocation last December...and after been in a sling for a 3 weeks i worked on my rom.. now just 3 months after the car accident that cause my shoulder to dislocated i finally doing pushups without pain but i couldn't do pull ups yet hope to do it in the next couple of months Practice on your ROM dont forget the external internal too! Light weight baby!💪

[@dak5027]

update? 7 days for me (slipped going down stairs)

[@keshavx]

updates plz?

[@greiinnn4982]

@@keshavx i already do pullups after 4 months of recovery bro lol and now at 11 months I literally do everything without pain feels just like before the injury just be careful and take care your shoulder is the key.. take your time and relax don't overthink too much you just need some patients

[@keshavx]

@@greiinnn4982 thx for the reassurance mate, joining army next year, will carry a lot of weight on these shoulders eh! Currently 4th week started doing beginners physio, hoping to get my Range of Motion back soon.

[@greiinnn4982]

@@keshavx me too bro lmao

[@shirou_22]

After dislocation there will be mental thoughts chained to you that tells "this is my limit" "sh*t I'm scared, what if it'll happen again?" " Can I still do those "things"? "

[@fernandoaburto7040]

After so many dislocations (15-20 in a 3 year span), I started to feel my shoulder randomly gliding forward out of the socket, specially when working out. Since then, I've become very self aware when it comes to the positioning of my shoulder. I was forced to learn about the mechanics of my shoulder in order to be always in a safe position. I also started adding rotator cuff work in every single workout. My shoulder will never be the same, but I'm trying my best not to be through this injury ever again in my life. I feel significantly safer now than I did before, but, as I said, the risk is always gonna be there, and not necessarily low.

[@zohebansari6429]

So u gone under surgery??

[@utsavkataria96]

Bro I just dislocated my shoulder and I am so depressed that it will never be the same again

[@zohebansari6429]

@@utsavkataria96 same here brother ....and i m just 20 year old dislocated 24 days back only

[@Золотойрэп]

@@zohebansari6429 21 and happened the 3rd time now and i allready got surgery at the left shoulder and it only happens there

[@zohebansari6429]

@@Золотойрэп oh man hope you are doing great after surgery ......it has been 41 days since my dislocation ,i had labrum tear from 11 to 6 clock but i still do gym and my range of motion back , still praying dislocation not happen again

[@plsm7514]

im so used to dislocating my right shoulder, that i can start working out again in like 2 days and start benching again around 5 days. I've had around 15 dislocation within 2.5 years.

[@ramial-khulaidi3856]

Same bro...I just dislocated my shoulder 7 days ago and I have football trial after 2 days. Still a little pain in the soft tissues but I can lift light weights anyway

[@haronski]

Had a dislocation and a surgery! Took me 6 months to go back to lifting and will take another 4 months to be back to 100%

[@ahmadelshbasy3222]

How things are going ? Was ur surgery orthoscopic ?

[@thnkrlove9082]

Was your surgery is arthroscopic ???

[@jamesroot7140]

I’m having surgery next week and I’m 16. I’m scared because I want to be back at 100% and get back to the fire department

[@moho.tube9]

Good to be positive bro. I like reading positive comments, unlike other people who give up

[@zohebansari6429]

​@@jamesroot7140can u tell how it went ?? And how u doing??

[@whitepham1824]

When you read this comment, I knew it was too late for a suggestion. I'm typing with 1 hand, just got second shoulder dislocation after multiple small shoulder dislocations from age 17-23. At the age of 24, I have to go to the hospital first time for shoulder dislocation but not surgery. 6 months later, I started to go to the gym and got second shoulder dislocation after 7 months of lifting even though I did warm up carefully. My suggestion is that do not move your hand for 1 month after the first dislocation and do not lift heavy above your head, do not straighten your hand when pushing above your head. It's fucking hard that you can not work hard in the gym to gain muscle. WHENEVER YOU FEEL PAIN IN YOUR CHEST, OR SHOULDER WHILE LIFTING, PLEASE STOP IMMEDIATELY. It's a sign of the next shoulder dislocation and it'll take several months for recovery. You should stop it and take a rest for a few weeks or anytime which I also do not know then come back to the gym when your shoulder doesn't hurt

[@thecryptodegenerate513]

I dislocated my shoulder back in August playing football. I played with a brace after 3 weeks off and was fine throughout the season and had surgery after the season. Took 8 anchors to get my labrum back into place. Recovery time is about 6 months

[@GAMEs_Dealer]

Is it painful i mean the surgery because am sure i need one but am scared to do it But i need it to be able to train calisthenics like a normal person

[@thecryptodegenerate513]

MrN - it’s not too bad, just make sure you stay on top of PT

[@Tevzea]

Did the brace really help?

[@johnyslov4kia411]

@@GAMEs_Dealer thinking about this rn, what you had a year ago, btw hru now ?

[@christopherboydandmartinsc9322]

Have you had anymore dislocations since surgery?

[@tylerminney8440]

I have dislocated my shoulder 3 times total split between my left twice within the same week and my right once. I never quit exercising for more than a week give or take a couple days, but I always eased back into. After I dislocated my shoulder all three times I focused on minimal stress on my shoulders, but I heat packs, ice, and mobility work. This trio along with a recovery based nutrition plan has allowed me to recover within no time and feel relatively normal.

[@Mistabomboclat]

What was your diet tailored to

[@mateoedwin]

Dislocated shoulder, was doing push-ups and rowing machines one week later, benching 225 one month later. One year later shoulders fine. I credit it to doing band work 24 hours after it was set in and by icing religiously. Also did a lot of myofascial release

[@ahmadesssam]

did your cartilage or any ligaments or joint od shoulder got hurt, or it was just a dislocation?

[@DjXXS3RL]

Did you have a full dislocation or a partial?

[@mateoedwin]

@@DjXXS3RL full dislocation no ligaments torn

[@raj1vad]

Did you by any chance have any damage to your labrum, I have a mild tear on the labrum, and also a bankart lesion....taking the first 4 months relaxed, physio to isolate the joint, and after months will progress with movements and strength slowly. Appreciate any feedback about the labrum if yours was also torn?

[@CaBdosdos]

I'm in the same boat after my 2nd dislocation. In the gym right now 3 weeks later hardly any pain doing light Weight. Ironically I attribute my 2nd dislocation to nit lifting for 8 months.

[@ingeeecsgoclips3833]

Im 19 yrs and back in 2021 I had my 3rd Dislocation in 3 years. The first 2 dislocations the MRI said all fine and I continued to lift weight and never had a Problem. But as i got bigger and the weights heavier, i got more and more a feeling of instability and it sucked to hold myself back with certain excersices. Then it popped out again as I was pushin a box at work. I ended up having a surgery (Bankart Repair and the made the capsule smaller) and im really happy with it. Im in week 9 post surgery and altough im still not having Full ROM, my shoulder feels much more stable and the pain was gone after a few days. Im in the lucky postion to had the surgery really fast and the doc how made it is an expert with shoulder instability. But PT is everything guys! I love the gym more than my life and it is really depressing (havent hit the gym properly since 3months and will not until 4-6 months post surger) to get smaller but still its worth. Just train legs and try to stay fit and healthy to speed up your recovery! I think it that way: Maybe no i lost a lot of gains but in 1 year im maybe even bigger than I would be without surgery (cause instability was holding me back from giving 100percent). Stay safe my fellow gymbros! Wishing you all a speedy recovery and god bless you

[@dylanryan5947]

Hey man, just had my second dislocation but haven't been recommended surgery as it was traumatic. I know exactly how you feel with the gym even though I'm out for less time. I don't mind the sling and the PT but I'm constantly thinking about how I'm going to lose my gains and when I'm going to be able to get back at it. Really frustrating

[@ingeeecsgoclips3833]

@@dylanryan5947 yeah man absolutely,I think there is literally nothing worse for Gymrats than problems with shoulder. If they don't recommend you surgery that's good for you tough. I mean if there is nothing that has to be repaired in your shoulder that's great man! Just try to strengthen your Rotator Cuff and muscles as good as possible, and maybe you can avoid surgery. Normally I split my training into 5 days, but I added a sixth days just for shoulder joint strengthening and general mobility and it really helped. Right now I'm 10 Weeks post surgery and still far away from hitting the gym properly. So this surgery also it helps is no joke and has a long recovery period,so if you can avoid it,try to! I hope you will never have problems with you shoulder again and good luck with your journey!

[@dylanryan5947]

@@ingeeecsgoclips3833 thank you so much man, all the best

[@zohebansari6429]

​@@ingeeecsgoclips3833plz give update u hit gym after surgery ??

[@hajdurobert6962]

I'm 20 years old and my shoulder dislocated today for the second time (a year ago the same happened). This time it happened at the gym. I've been working out since 2 years. Now, I can't go to gym for about 6 weeks, what could I do in order to maintain the muscles I've gained? I am so depressed and angry.

[@khalid9085]

There's not much you can do and will most likely look a little smaller (not drastically). The good news is when you do get back to the gym it will be easier to regain the muscle so it's not like you'll be starting from scratch. I'd also say make sure you keep at maintenance caloric intake, drink plenty of water and consume a lot of protein. I'm on the same boat, 20 and have to wait 6 weeks until I get back, it sucks.

[@zainronaldo]

ive been there, you will lose muscle, my left bicep is bigger then my right but my right tricep weirdly is a lot larger then my left. What i did during the time i was in a sling was monitor my eating habits. Ate less shitty food, lots of protein shakes. and every day took my arm out of the sling and straigtened my elbow. Dont move your shoulder at all!

[@khalid9085]

How's your shoulder doing now? I'm worried that I won't be able to lift heavy and progress as well?@@zainronaldo

[@zainronaldo]

Its much better, ive slowly been in and out of the gym. Lifting heavy is still a no no for me. I can physically feel my right shoulder feeling weak and kinda unsafe when i do the bench press compared to my left. Ive stopped doing shoulder press, not worth the risk. deadlifts dont cause me any pain, or squats. anything like rear delt workouts, lat pull down, shoulder press etc are things i completely avoid.

[@khalid9085]

How long has it been since your dislocation? Do you reckon you'll be able to get back to it eventually? It's been almost 8 weeks since mine but I've lost a tremendous amount of strength so only doing resistant band training for now. Thanks @@zainronaldo

[@202Redwings]

I’ve had 3 surgeries on my right shoulder as a result of many shoulder dislocations. The first two failed and the third one has held up (so far). The surgeries were over the course of about 4 years from age 16-20 and I am 24 now. The doctor is 100% right; physical therapy and rehab are key. I did a very minuscule amount after the first two surgeries and I paid the price. After the third surgery I made sure to put in the work. Over the past 3 years or so I’ve been able to lift pretty heavy with weights. I recommend not doing anything that puts major strain on your shoulder (flys, bench, dips, pullovers, etc.) i say this because about a year ago my other shoulder dislocated and I believe it was because it was overcompensating for the lack of strength on the other shoulder. Shoulders are a tough part of the body to maintain if you do not practice strict routines and rules. Whatever you do, be safe.

[@christianfritz3373]

Bro I hope all is well with your shoulder can I ask you if you know what subloxation is?

[@Urmilpurani20]

Hey can i talk to you please I really want your advise I'm 24 and want to get back to lifting please we can talk on instagram

[@georgethecat8399]

That helps a lot, I have an appointment for a surgery on my right shoulder in a month and when I heard that I need to rest basically until the rest of the year which is 5 months I was so mad because I knew I won't work out. Now that I read this I'm going to be patient and wait for it to be over

[@zohebansari6429]

​​@@georgethecat8399how your surgery went ?? Same here man 😢 surgery is not problem but the recovery period once you left gym for months it doesn't feel same as before ......hope you are doing fine....it was my first dislocation 2 months back ..how many times you dislocated till now??

[@michaelrodriguez2136]

I had a fighting injury and my shoulder dislocated after it dislocated I had it relocated after a hour, they put me in a sling and i went home and slept with it and had it on for a couple days. After I took my sling off and started doing calm exercises like slowly moving my arm in circles I would make sure not to lift my arm up to much, but I do boxing and jiujitsu and ever since I couldn’t go back to training in till my shoulder was healed enough to work with. But after 3-4 months of exercising and resting it I went back to training, Currently a year later my shoulder feels good, during the process of my shoulder healing, I use a 5 pound dumbbell and do full ranges of boxing moves and doing stability exercises and I would also use a resistance band. I could spar but I’m still in the process of trying to get my shoulder to the best condition it could be in but other then my arm feels great without no surgery or physical therapy and I can spar with no problem I always make sure to warm my shoulder up before I do spar but I got my shoulder checked out recently and the doctor said I’m fine but I asked for physical therapy just to be 100% and just hoping it won’t be a problem later in the future as I continue to train.

[@keshavx]

ur age at the time of dislocation?

[@flaffa4837]

i actually dislocated both shoulders last week, i thought my lifting career was over because they told me that it would be almost impossible to fully extend my arms overhead in a year time. 1 week later and here i am overhead pressing a wooden stick with full range of motion. also doing some rotator cuff progression, really really light banded pulldowns, facepulls and rows and some pushups agiasnt my desk trying to incrase the range of motion every few days.

[@siddhantthakar6144]

Flaffa Hi . Even I dislocated my shoulder last week and I am very anxious about not being able to lift weights. How is your recovery going ? What kind of exercises are you being able to do in the gym ? Id really appreciate your help

[@PRINCEVLOGSS]

@@siddhantthakar6144 How is it now Siddhant?

[@moho.tube9]

The first positive comment I read here. It's been 2 months now and I'm doing home exercises with healthy food. I think it depends on the way you treat yourself and fasting helps a lot in that. So hopefully I will be able to back to the gym gradually and not to forget that our human body has the ability to rejuvenate cells and that happens by fasting and healthy food.

[@dogloverjr7]

both of my shoulders have been dislocated once , have any tips on recovery (physical and mental)? also how are you now?

[@flaffa4837]

@@dogloverjr7 I'm doing great, I'm stronger than ever on bassicly everything and my shoulders haven't dislocated in 3 years. What helped me the most during my recovery was to keep on training doing things I can do without any discomfort. For example I couldn't do pullups right away so I started doing Latpulldowns till I felt comfortable enough. The exercise that helped me the most gaining stability back in the joint was the Incline Y riase. I later on started doing Lu raises. These 2 really got me back into heavy vertical pressing. I hope ur doing okay, feel free to ask anything

[@oblit1126]

PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS!!! i was very afraid to do PT at first because i thought i’d be in pain but it doesn’t even hurt at all. maybe sore at the end but definitely tolerable soreness and that’s normal from working out. But definitely should see a PT and continue with the at home workouts afterwards to keep ur shoulder strong

[@zakeriaabdi693]

I dislocated my shoulder for the first time in 2017, when my arm was pushed 90 degrees behind my back, from a vertical starting position, while intercepting a basketball in mid air. After that, I gained about 95% of ROM and had no instability issues, I lifted weights and did lots of push ups for many years. Now in 2024, after a short break from gym, it dislocated while I was rolling over in bed. The fact it came out during something so mundane is very scary as well, considering the actual pressure I used to put on the shoulder during gym sessions! 72hrs after this new dislocation, im not in huge pain and started pendulum swing exercises, which actually loosen things up and relieve pain. I do plan to return to my usual gym routine but ill be starting with lower weights and building up very slowly, I suspect stopping gym may have contributed to this injury, as the muscles that stabilise my shoulder would have become weakend and the soft tissue damage from lifting heavy found an opportunity to take revenge! 😂

[@khalidbyad7742]

Dislocated my shoulder at the ocean while bodysurfing in a wave, got to urgency, they got it back , stabilized it for 1 month, then the doctor recommended 15 sessions of therapy, now 4 months after the accident i started feeling good enough to go GYM, it still hurts a little bit but acceptable, thats why in 'm very cautious on my movements and i'm using very light weights on shoulder/chest exercices (empty bar, less than 5-7Kg dumbells, or equivalent..).. Its been a month now and i'm doing good, advancing little by little until i regain my potential.. Note: my gym coach recommended that i use only machines for heavy weights because they provide stability with is the mosy important thing in the recovery period

[@DrDavidGeier]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@krishiyerpiano]

I'm 25 years old. Had hill Sachs lesion along with bankart.. got it corrected surgically.. I followed it up with physical therapy.. Within 6 months I got back to lifting. Not too comfortable with wide grip pull-ups but otherwise it is fine

[@jijoyfrancis3334]

how is your shoulder now, am having the same problem like yours(hill sachs and labral tear). Doctor advised me to do surgery, but am afraid to do it. can you give me any advise

[@colkemker]

Old thread now, I know ... Dislocated my shoulder doing overhead press - accidentally went too far past failure (burnout set) and failed backwards instead of forwards. Shoulder popped out. I'm about 5 days out now, regaining mobility already, pretty scary. Very weak on external rotation, worried about infraspinatus tear. Hoping to lift weights again, but I don't believe I will be doing any overhead pressing in the future, will work shoulders with lateral raises up to maybe 100 degrees of abduction with no ext rotation.

[@clay1517]

How are you now?

[@colkemker]

@@clay1517 fine

[@lebronjamesmaster23]

I had a bench collapse on me, and dislocated both my shoulders simultaneously. Got my 1st surgery in july, 2nd in oct. Recovering well but I just wann get back to what I love. Its been a journey, more mental then anything. But im closer to getting back healthy.

[@dont4get2wipe]

Both at once?!?!? Gnarly!!!

[@harlemshake9366]

Dam bro both holy shit. Can't even imagine that. One is great pain can't imagine both. Hope your doing well.

[@How2Her0]

Just out of curiosity , a year on from the post how is it doing now ?

[@lebronjamesmaster23]

@@How2Her0 had 1st surgery in june 2nd in oct of 2020. been back to it full go since ab april 2021. maybe I jumped the gun too soon coming back but overall feels good, but not what it use to be. its frustrating but overall strength is back 85-90%. pushing movements lagging a bit.

[@alfredogomez2439]

@@lebronjamesmaster23 How are you doing now man? Any better? Dislocated two weeks ago, and i want to go back to swimming :(

[@TheCreamster]

I dislocated my shoulder skateboarding, took about two months off of weightlifting. Did zero pt and now I'm back in the gym. First work out today, a little bit of pain on certain workouts but not bad

[@user-lj1gi3vf2y]

Do you still feel any weird sensations or pain? I partially dislocated mine a month ago and I'm able to lift but it still feels kinda loose almost like it isnt fully connected.

[@apl3475]

@@user-lj1gi3vf2y I took like a month off after mine happened and ever since then there’s slight discomfort still but apparently it can take up to a year for it to be 100%

[@andrei3720]

hows it going with the shoulder?

[@reapyboi1124]

Dude i was doing dumbell press and it dislocated and then snapped back😭

[@ranjithv7012]

6 ago my shoulder get dislocated doctor suggested 6 weeks of complete rest after that I was barly able to move my shoulder then I started mobility exercises with physiotherapy 5 days of physiotherapy helps me alot, now I'm doing strengthing exercises I'm feeling much much better,very soon I'm going to hit the gym

[@nikeaddidas-po7ec]

How it's going now my brother how's your gym going Are you able to hit heavy weight in the gym again...plsss reply my brother I just dislocated my right shoulder your reply to my this question will help me a lot ❤

[@diegosabaris4282]

I'm 24 years old, and I dislocated my shoulder for the first time after falling from a skateboard in May 2017. i did 6 months of Physiotherapy but i dislocated my shoulder again on the beach playing with the waves in December 2017. I think my best option will be surgery. Thank you for reading my story. Regards.

[@DrDavidGeier]

I hope it goes well for you!

[@jakeallen4860]

Dr. David Geier can you help me i dislocated my right shoulder last night and im wondering what can help me and help at home/tips ect ect anything will help cheers

[@thisone2540]

Same here man. 21 tried to air walk and somehow landed shoulder first and it came out, this was 20 days ago, today I lifted my arm up and to the right and it just popped out again.

[@sankaranthattayam1078]

Dr , may I ask one thing. After surgery , does it assure it will not dislocate again. If yes, Then why doesn't surgery be first preference? Forgive me if I am being foolish

[@Groovychu]

@@thisone2540 bro I dislocated my shoulder over 100 times frfr 😢

[@HowtowithPaulHenderson]

hi Dr. Geier, I'm a 54 year old fit male. I dislocated my shoulder 9 weeks ago in a skiing accident, I can't say for sure how far my arm was forced behind me, I had just planted the ski pole in the ground really hard, and then my ski boot popped out of the binding. It caused me to lose my balance and I was thrown to my left and down while my hand still stayed attached to the top of the pole. I'm doing therapy everyday [ just the exercises the PT] gave me to do. Plus I'm still doing sit ups and some leg exercises. My question is::: My range of motion is improving very well, at the end of the session for that day, I will grab a 3lb disc and try to raise it up with my left arm semi straight out. It is very difficult to do and kinda painful, only a few seconds. Plus there are about 4 movements that were very painful and hard to do in the beginning from day one and are still painful and hard to do today. [Using left arm] 1-washing top rightside of scalp 2-washing the rightside of the neck 3-putting hand on lower back 4-wipping my butt. And then out of the blue I will get a big jolt of pain for a few seconds or so. Is this normal am I expecting to much to quick. I'm going for an MRI on 5-12-18 so I'm hoping for the best and it just needs time.

[@mehmetfurkanbaltacoglu5545]

Hi, i hope you are ok now. I dislocated my right shoulder 1 week before during skiing :( Is your shoulder dislocated or have you surgery after the accident? I have pain at the moment by the way .

[@01993jbdbejifn]

The first dislocation happened after a fall on ice and was only mildly uncomfortable and the shoulder just popped back in place after the moving the arm for a bit. After that i dislocated it about 9 times in the span of less then a year. Always almost immediately gets pulled back into the socket by the tense muscles. No real pain afterwards just a slight stiffness in the capsule

[@ivorrogic108]

After 16 times I dislocated my shoulder, today was my first time I got a real workout with my friend who is a specialist and graduated kinesiologist. So I am still waiting for my operation but finally today I did my first bench press and other workouts ❤

[@shivratra8333]

Sujdjsjsjjs surgery or not

[@shivratra8333]

U did surgery or not

[@ivorrogic108]

Still waiting for my operation, I had complications with my meds

[@Deuce_B]

Dislocated mine for a third time 2 days ago and popped it back in. Still have full range of motion, but it’s sore lol

[@timtellstrom7290]

i have problems with each shoulder, had surgery for the right shoulder and still having problems (latarjet) hundreds of dislocations for both shoulders. No pain anymore and thats weird.

[@Kruz.Lee17]

I’m 21 and dislocated my shoulder in a car accident this past weekend. My arm hurts like hell and I’m afraid it’ll dislocate again if I pick up something heavy or if I throw a ball. I’m just scared honestly. I don’t want to have a bad shoulder because I’m super active. Hopefully I can get it stronger than what it was before the car accident. This sucks.

[@MrParnellLivingLife]

dawg i did my shit bad too the other day and i just said forget the sling and just using it like normal pain is almost gone and i can lift a 25 a weight

[@Kruz.Lee17]

@@MrParnellLivingLife holy fuck bruh you’re crazy 😂 the doctors told me i had a broken bone too but I can’t remember which one they said it was cuz I was a lil high from the meds they sedated me with to put it back in place haha but it feels pretty decent now. I have an appointment this coming Thursday so imma ask the doctor a few questions about it.

[@MrParnellLivingLife]

@@Kruz.Lee17 see i wasn't given any meds when they put mine back in place lol but goodluck with that dawg 💪🏾

[@batuhantekin8693]

@@MrParnellLivingLife u good now bro? Dislocated my Left shoulder 15 days ago still in sling for 5 more days. İm 21

[@batuhantekin8693]

@@Kruz.Lee17 u good now ?

[@Camefromocean]

Already dislocated my right shoulder while surfing this Wednesday, i'm a positive person but i'm really Afraid that i can't never do what i used to do ( surfing, swimming,lifting, driving ) :( guys is there any chance to fully recover??

[@alfredogomez2439]

Hey how are you with ur injury? Did you do rehab? You dislocated again?

[@marcusbergdahl377]

I've dislocated mine 25 times in 6 months, I can train without pain, I just pop it back in. Tried everything, rest with a sling for weeks but still dislocation in slightest movement

[@pongod8297]

I had a class 3 dislocated shoulder and I refused surgery I kept a sling on for two months Then I started lifting weights two months after I took the sling off but I feel like my arm is dropping down more and my collarbone is showing more I don’t feel pain just worried that I might be damaging my shoulder more

[@warewolf626]

Ive had a total of 4 shoulder surgeries. 2 on each arm. Non of them worked. Just fully dislocated again 4 weeks ago

[@moho.tube9]

It's been 2 months now and I'm doing home exercises with healthy food. I think it depends on the way you treat yourself and fasting helps a lot in that. So hopefully I will be able to back to the gym soon and gradually, not to forget that our human body has the ability to rejuvenate cells by autophagy process and that happens by fasting and healthy food. Stay positive, stay healthy!

[@joshuagleeson4776]

The longer you put off going back to stressful activity the better. I'd wait at least 6 months before touching anything heavy just to be safe. Spend that time doing rehab, strength and flexibility are important, but don't forget shoulder proprioception exercises, those are the ones that really help.

[@moho.tube9]

@@joshuagleeson4776 yes until it's fully recovered. Thank you so much

[@ammarkhalid6275]

Please keep giving updates brother!

[@moho.tube9]

@@ammarkhalid6275 My shoulder is so much better now and I can use it a lot, the only problem is the pain when I use it with things like pushing, because of inflammation. Otherwise I'm better and I do exercises but I'm back to junk food again.

[@zohebansari6429]

​@@moho.tube9can you plz tell me your age ?? At what age you dislocated ??

[@aliazin9119]

my shoulder has dislocated for 6 times. the first time happened in a mountain when climbing. one man came to help and he told he know how to fix it. he fix it but wrongly. after that everyday my hand worst. i cannot sweem weight lifting and body bilding. doctor even dont promise if i surgery it will be completely fix and i can exercize like other people.

[@harlemshake9366]

Why would you let someone that's not trained put your shoulder back in? I've been in hospitals where some doctors can't put it back in place. Or traumatologist my bad.

[@ThomassBB]

Wtf u didnt answer the question ? Can u lift or not ? Not helpful

[@chamr215]

Bruh 😎 you funny asl

[@ramial-khulaidi3856]

I just dislocated my shoulder 7 days ago and I have football trial after 2 days. I still feel pain in the soft tissues around the shoulder

[@Adham-uv6sw]

@semirdzananovic i dislocated my shoulder twice last year and then i did a surgery for the shoulder capsule because it was teared and then it happen that i had a contact and felt smth wrong in my shoulder and since that my shoulder not stable and it goes like half way out not full dislocated but half way and then it comes back alone like muscles get cramped and it pull the shoulder back in its place i don’t know what happen and it takes months to have appointment and see a doctor and now i try to do rotation exercises with band and walls and mobilization so u think with those exercises can bring things better or not

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier on his monthly Ask Dr. Geier Live! Show, June 28, when he'll be live on KZbin at 12 PM ET - and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

[@gurtejjohal8685]

I got 4 shoulder dislocation first time was 2012 while play and its dislocated 2 more time after 16 to 17 month time period. I recently got 4th shoulder dislocation in April 2020 after 4 years. And I don't know what to do to get it fixed permanently

[@EvilspecXT__5.56]

There is no permanent fixx.. i also had my first dislocation in 2012..for the last 2 year i didn't have dislocation.. always be careful about your shoulder that's the only thing we can do..and do some shoulder strengthening exercises.

[@luuknijenhuis9010]

Had 2 dislocations 1,5 year ago at the age of 17. Really didn't do anything about it except being careful. Just a few months ago i started working out again, with a slight focus on my shoulder.

[@akashparab9769]

Well done brother

[@yeeehaww69yearsago81]

hows it now??

[@WilliamJones-ld6sc]

@drdavidgeier i had surgery of my roght hand shoulder dislocation doctor set plate plate in my shoulder to keep it located surgery is done 5 yrs ago should i lift heavy wieght at gym

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier on his monthly Ask Dr. Geier Live! Show, April 26, when he'll be live on KZbin at 12 PM ET - and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

[@dont4get2wipe]

35 years old. Dislocated right shoulder 4 weeks ago. Have been doing physio, and pampering it. Am able to do chin ups and pull ups and push ups now, although only about 20% of what I could do before until it gets tired and sore. Trying to be patient. (I have much experience as in my 20s I dislocated my left shoulder about 6 times before getting surgery on it at 27 years old. That shoulder has been strong ever since)

[@jacobpedroza1221]

I just dislocated mine bro (left shoulder) I’m 14. Years old and just did it yesterday. I was doing the shoulder press and well it bent back( NO SPOTTER) I’m just scared if my strength in my left arm will ever be the same!!

[@dont4get2wipe]

@@jacobpedroza1221 6 months later and I’m back at full strength to what I had before, and starting to even reach heavier weights. I took my recovery very seriously - I’m sure if you do also, you’ll be back to where you were!

[@PRINCEVLOGSS]

@@dont4get2wipe Thank you for the update, appreciate it, but I havent dont surgery.

[@dont4get2wipe]

@@PRINCEVLOGSS I didn't get surgery done either!

[@pein3242]

@@dont4get2wipe can you do muscle up

[@alaricace8118]

I dislocated my left shoulder while doing burpees by accidentally sliding on the floor 6 months ago, so later that I did some pushups to check my shoulders, nothing new just same as old with a bit of pain thus I started going to the gym, at the beginning I felt some pain but I just kept going step by step, now I can lift heavyweights, as I see my shoulder is getting stronger, I feel some pain rarely when doing pullover, that's it guys never let anything stop ur gym progress! Btw I'm 18 and make sure show ur shoulder to a doctor and u don't need a surgery to recover.

[@komronvahobov704]

That's what I want to do no matter what. Hope it's gonna work the same way as urs. I had my hand dislocation a couple days ago :(

[@craigd2352]

Komron Vahobov hand is completely different to shoulder mate haha

[@Richard-lv9or]

Alaric Ace, how long did it take after immobilization phase to start doing pushups ? I am currently going through immobilization, I dislocated shoulder when fell on hand extended while playing soccer.

[@craigd2352]

@@Richard-lv9or well during rehab go into a mush up position but using your knees so all pressure stays on yoyr legs then lean forward on each arm at a time and with the other arm touch your shoulder for example (Lift your left arm to your right shoulder then visa versa) thats how i started of then eventually it just came back dont rush into it if you only dislocated recently give it maybe almost 2 months before you do push ups

[@siddhantthakar6144]

Hi . Even I dislocated my shoulder last week and I am very anxious about not being able to lift weights. How is your recovery going ? What kind of exercises are you being able to do in the gym ? Id really appreciate your help

[@faisala6279]

I dislocated my shoulder over 15 years ago, Every time it happens, i let it rest for about 8-12 weeks and start training again. However much i train and try to strengthen my shoulder any random movement it pops out. Really upsetting man. Anyone know what training i can do during the 8 weeks i rest? I regret not doing rehab when it first disolcated

[@joshuagleeson4776]

What kind of training are you doing? You should spend no less than 3 months doing resistance band rehabilitation and flexibility training before returning to more intense training. 6 months if it is high intensity activity. Your shoulder is likely irreversibly compromised at this point. You'll need surgery to have any chance of stability now.

[@katalyst9653]

I've dislocated my shoulder at least three times in three years. I got surgery for it about two years ago (August 2017) and I finished PT in early 2018. I've been really scared to go back into sports and exercise because of my shoulders (I used to lift 40-50lbs regularly). I don't know if the surgery failed. I haven't had a dislocation in over a year, but doing things like pull ups are impossible now because my shoulder will slide (but not all the way to dislocate. the joint is just really loose). Does anyone have any advice? I really wanna get back into my exercise

[@Hungry_Hunk]

Same thing if you get any expert advice please ping me @ [phone] . It will be very helpful . I am very scared of my shoulder and it feels very weak after dislocating it twice

[@Hungry_Hunk]

I have the same question and if you get an expert advice . Can you please ping me @ [phone] . I an very scared after dislocating my shoulder twice . And it will very helpful if you help me out also . 🙏

[@flaffa4837]

your scapula retraction is very weak which is normal after an injury like that. i dislocated both shoulders last week and im alrdy in the gym doing scapula retractions on the lat pulldown machine trying to increase weights and reps each time. pretty sure i can start doing pullups agian in 3-4 week

[@davidwaldhart6435]

Any tips on reducing loss of muscle tone when rehabbing a shoulder dislocation?

[@pablocambesessouza4056]

A lot of band exercises

[@germancastillo8478]

I dislocated my shoulder 5 months ago, i feel much better now but, it seen that my arm is week and i cant lift heavy things like a case of 35 bottle of water, but my worker compes is saying that i need to get back to work, and its difficult to decide what to do.

[@owenwheatley9743]

Dislocated my right shoulder at Jiujitsu at was in total agony for 2 hours before it got popped back in place. It’s been a few days and I still have very limited range of motion and an aching pain. But it has gotten slightly better each day. I’m also doing very light exercises to try increase my range of motion but nothing that causes pain

[@kushmaniar698]

heyy , I had a similar experience where I dislocated my shoulder during college a month back and it’s still paining after putting a sling on it . I’d say give it 4 weeks minimum to reduce the pain and inflammation , and then try the motion increasing exercises .

[@drnexus523]

Make sure to get a CT scan/ MRI & xray. Try and push for surgery, I did my shoulder 6 weeks ago and still can't train besides rehab exercises. I've got surgery this week, I think that's the best option to fix the issue & recover better

[@SouthPlanObservation]

I was 20 when I dislocated my shoulder at the gym doing stupid stuff. It pop right back in and I never saw a doctor...and I regret that. Now I'm 30 and I still love working out. I can work out for about six months straight and then I have to do a month rest for my shoulder because the pain get's unbearable. If you had a dislocation get it checked out and not be like me. I thought it would fix itself...well it didn't.

[@moviemaker159]

I would like to know when I can get out of the bath, because I put a lot of weight on my hands when getting out.

[@TheDarkhorse-026]

I suggest that before lifting weights on shoulder day. You should at least warm up your shoulder for 15 mins. Warming up is really helpful to avoid injuries👌.

[@annakessler9372]

shoulder is really centre of the body. in almost all workouts, minus legs. u will use your shoulders. i dislocated mine 3 years ago because of a seizure.. ( it had alittle fracture too) i just relocated it. another doctor suggested pins and surgery i said no, im really glad i said no. always see a couple of doctors before doing surgery. U may not need it. after 3 years im good. but i still sometimes hear some sounds or clicks when i move my arm. except that im fine.

[@saiprakashamin4739]

@@annakessler9372 how are you now

[@annakessler9372]

@@saiprakashamin4739 Even better. Thx

[@dipdas4812]

Sir , I Have done Clavicle surgery on 7th January . and there is plate in my clavicle. Can I join gym right now! 6th month had complete.

[@dineshdeno9868]

Dr I am Dinesh from India I have dislocation on my left hand ..... It happened when I am playing football I have given rest for that hand for nearly 7 months ... But I still feel uncomfortable ... I can't properly move my lift hand... Plz help me .... I need to be fit and a good sportsman .... Help me plz

[@naveensanders4293]

Hi Doc, thanks for the video. Second time shoulder dislocation without surgery yet. Back to full range of motion weight training after 2 years from last episode. Both my shoulder dislocation were caused by MTB injury...(I have hence retired from serious MTB trail riding).

[@jesusunitygroup6400]

How long did it take to recover bro Even I got my shoulder dislocated twice

[@jesusunitygroup6400]

Did u visit a orthopaedics did u take scan

[@jesusunitygroup6400]

After how long can I get back to gym

[@zuesr3277]

Your body is the greatest gift you can recieve please take care of it i know the pain my right arm dislocated and lost the full range of motion in supination and i still cry sometimes not able to workout and lift the wights which i do with left arm and my right arm is so small compared to the left arm the triceps dints grow the biceps also because of the risk of tendons being damaged of disproportionate training

[@ABHIsaysHey]

I am 24 and love to do extreme trainings. I had a left shoulder dislocation few days back. I left a really good job to prepare myself for Military. Now i feel really disappointed and sad that i may not recover fully. Worst thing is we don't even have physical therapists where i live neither can i afford to get one. Thanks to KZbin i can understand things and get help from here. I hope to get well soon and live my dreams. Provide any suggestions and motivations if someone can. Thanks

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sure that’s hard. I’ve taken care of members of the military with that injury, and they got back to 100%.

[@ABHIsaysHey]

Dr. David Geier Thank you Sir. That positive result really gave me more confidence. I will follow your shoulder therapy videos and keep you posted on my progress

[@ABHIsaysHey]

I got off the sling Doc. My arm has no strength. Upload some exercises videos sir.

[@Richard-lv9or]

Abhi, how is your shoulder now?

[@ABHIsaysHey]

@@Richard-lv9or Getting better brother. Thanks for asking

[@chrisgannon2605]

Just dislocated shoulder yesterday and I am worried about recovery so I can play sports again

[@aboodnedal4280]

Me 2 man that shit but me in really bad mood

[@PRINCEVLOGSS]

I hope we all come out of it guys!, Do reply if you’ve seen this comment, We need to push ourselves, no negative thoughts guys please

[@GabrielCarvv]

​@@PRINCEVLOGSS Let's take care of our injuries to get back as in good shape as possible!

[@Yes-zx8qq]

I'm a man under 21 and this video is true, i've had a motorcycle crash at the end 2020, until now i have been dislocated my right arm about 10 times, even one day i was disloc it twice, huh it just frustating, everytime it occurs i'd go to got reflexion massage (it cost about $10) and they'll told me to rest a couple week or more but this just repeated even for only doing swimming i can feel my shoulder slip. On top of that i'm happy that there's so many people would help me even they are stranger (they're so kind😁). Anyway i will take a test for job which requires me to do pull up, push up,etc. I hope someday it won't happen to me again for me and all of you. Have a nice day. (Ps sorry for my poor english, i'm from indonesia and before first disloc i was playing volleyball)

[@kunwarcalisthenics4185]

I have been dislocated my left shoulder almost 11 times within last 7 years . I recovered it in a mnth while getting back to breakdance after 1 and half a mnth ...but currently again m in a sling . Got my shoulder dislocated yesterday . Doc advises getting surgery but that's time and money consuming and I don't prefer doing so ...please suggest me how can I increase the shoulder strength

[@findme711]

Me also same problem what can I do to overcome it

[@harizonbro8150]

Hello how long time rest and my first time solder dislocation and how long i was rest

[@VinayKumar-vi4gr]

My shoulder is dislocating but It only make right but I have to much pank wall bike riding time I have this problem for 3 year's ago wat to do make right pls help me

[@good_news_deutsch2091]

Wow thank you for the Advice. I actually did what you said. I dislocated my shoulder 5 days ago. It went after 1 min automatically in. After that I could move my arm again but it hurted a bit. The doctor said, it is very rare that it gets back by itself. After checking the bones he gave me a wig, which i should wear a week. After one day i started to move my shoulder an do light rotatorcuff exercises und lateral raises front and back... because I knew that, if my muscles and rotatorcuffs are strengtened, my shoulder would rest in its proper place. Today i went in the gym. I did light weight training. But deep shoulder stretch movements like the stretch after a pullup, I had to avoid.

[@siddhantthakar6144]

Thomas Staniucha Hi . Even I dislocated my shoulder last week and I am very anxious about not being able to lift weights. How is your recovery going ? What kind of exercises the you being able to do ? Id really appreciate your help

[@jesse3008]

@@siddhantthakar6144 i dislocated mine yesterday boxing, were you able to lift after all ?

[@bmanz8117]

Fell hard on my shoulder, felt it pop, dislocated. Hurt like all heck. Went to emergency room to have it put back in place. Wearing a sling, however, I take it off several times in the day to avoid surrounding muscles in my arm getting stiff. I've been bodybuilding for many years, so for me, I'm very concerned about not being able to perform at peak efficiency so I'm going to do alot of rehab, slow stretching, and eventually back into weight resistance. I go back to my orthopedic surgeon this Monday to get an evaluation after the 2 weeks since the dislocation occurred. I will post my rehab journey and how well I recover, and what specifics I did to get myself back to the gym.

[@1100_Fitness]

Literally my situation.

[@g-2740]

Physical Rehab with continued ice application, the ice will numb the shoulder pain and provide a consistent greater range of motion. Not a doctor just someone that has had dislocations

[@mohamaddan6449]

can you tell us how is your shoulder now? can you doung exersice now?

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

I dislocated my right shoulder back in 2013, it came out a few times since then so I had surgery, even after the surgery it kept coming out. I've dislocated it over 20 times now, I've just stopped counting. The worst most embarrassing time it came out was simply shaking someones hand, I shit you not. Not sure what to do from this point, it's a very depressing feeling, my arms have got skinny and I've become so out of shape.

[@ntonioproductions1591]

have you had another surgery? I'm in the exact same boat and the doctor said I may need another surgery. I just want for it to stop really...

[@AdityaGupta-xq3kr]

@@ntonioproductions1591 how is your shoulder now

[@ntonioproductions1591]

@@AdityaGupta-xq3kr never dyslocated again. I've been doing gym to strengthen all the shoulder muscles and upper back to create enough support and it has worked so far. Apparently that's a better solution than a surgery, at least in my case

[@shakeracunningham1582]

Hi I’m Shakera and I have dislocated my shoulder about a week ago with swimming and my shoulder was so sore I can’t sleep o it but after some rest and all I started doing 2kgs and now my arm feels better but there’s is still a pain what must I do stop with the2kgs points

[@shubhamjadhav4754]

I'm 22 now, My first Shoulder dislocation happened when I was 18, since then this happens every year, till now I had my dislocation problem more than 6-7 times, and the last one was just 5 days ago

[@srinivas8560]

Im also . I got first dislocation in my 18 . Now 24 I got again during sleeping . I don't know . How I take care

[@slatt2208]

You need surgery asap

[@itzs_Omar]

You dislocated it 7 times?

[@chaitanyabora7642]

Hi Doctor My right shoulder dislocated for the first time when I was 16 years old and my left shoulder at 17 years old and now I am 27 and this repeatedly happened over n over more than 50times, only good thing here is I myself learnt to know how to relocate it and never went on for a surgery..now my question here is I want to focus on my fitness and want to do gym on regular basis...so after having a surgery done can I lift waits.. Pls assist

[@chinmaychandra7490]

Same concern bro

[@chinmaychandra7490]

I am 17 I have been doing gym for like 12 days but today I did overhead excercise of shoulder and my shoulder got dislocated sooo, you must consult a doctor before going to gym

[@nuk3407]

@@chinmaychandra7490 My left shoulder got dislocated today and it popped right back in. I was doing a shoulder overhead press with dumbells that i only could do 5 reps on. Now i regret going heavy, im seeing a doctor tomorrow to see if it is bad or not. I hope going back to lifting no longer than 1 week, wish me luck

[@sahrudheensayman8511]

I dislocated my shoulder beside am a bodybuilder can I train light like bicycle riding and doing abs exercises

[@Skiperini]

Hey, I've dislocated my shoulder recently while doing incline shoulder press, my shoulder locked out and i had to put the weight down and afterwards the shoulder put itself back in place it didnt really hurt a lot - only when trying to stretch the arm backwards, after few days pain completely vanished, and i dont really feel any weakness nor stiffness, should i take any steps regarding the dislocation itself? Im 16 by the way and im flexible in joints (probably hypermobility in joints like shouldesr, elbows, fingers but not sure)

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier on his monthly Ask Dr. Geier Live! Show, December 15, when he'll be live on KZbin at 12 PM ET - and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

[@Skiperini]

@@DrDavidGeier Alright, thanks for the answer anyways

[@keko8845]

I got the same problem of recurrent dislocation shoulder dislocated like many times like 6 times now and I pop it back in everytime with a special move my question is.: which exercises that I can do without hurting my shoulder?

[@HassanKhan-sr2tq]

Same here

[@pedromarques9267]

you poped it in wow

[@thisone2540]

Dislocated my shoulder 20 days ago by falling on it quite bad but today I just moved my arm and it came out.

[@biswajyotidas6236]

Doc how do i know if i tore my ligaments?

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier on his monthly Ask Dr. Geier Live! Show, October 27, when he'll be live on KZbin at 12 PM ET - and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

[@P0rQpine]

Ive dislocated my shoulder a total of 5 times in less than 2 years. From experience my shoulder gets easily dislocated each time. Right after dislocating and popping it back in the shoulders will sore a couple of days and limit mobility. Right after that pain goes away, bench press and shoulder press wouldn't really hurt (at least for me) and could lift quite heavy. 225 lbs bench without shoulder pain. Im considering a surgery tho since im 22

[@siddhantthakar6144]

bukhkhkh Hi . Even I dislocated my shoulder last week and I am very anxious about not being able to lift weights. How is your recovery going ? What kind of exercises are you being able to do in the gym ? Id really appreciate your help

[@Rodristotle]

Hey Ahmad. I have a similar experience, I'm able to pop it back in myself. How did you dislocate your shoulder each of the five times, and how long after your dislocations would you start weightlifting again?

[@P0rQpine]

@@siddhantthakar6144 sorry for the extremely late reply but long story short i got my surgery done early of august 2020. As of by the time i was about to get my operation done, ive dislocated close to 15 times. I lost count really 😅. Now im 5 months into recovery and im feeling much better and undergoing physiotherapy. Nothing close to benching or anything heavy but this is already good enough for me. I had my labrum torn and had bone loss on both parts, the humerus and the socket itself being 8% and 11% or wear. They inserted a total of 3 pop socket for that and my condition was not the worst but pretty bad at that time as the drs told

[@P0rQpine]

@@Rodristotle i dislocated somewhere around 15 times. That only means my shoulder got loose every and each time. First experience was during a muay thai fight i had while throwing a punch. The next couple of times after was a lot from basketball while rebounding and had people contesting from the back, all out swim stroke during freestyle, and crossfit. For heavy lifting like bench press and shoulder press it wont hurt at all really, in my case. It shouldn't be too as the shoulder is not rotated and moved in a vulnerable position. After those dislocation, id say it took me maybe 4 days at least to feel comfortable lifting weights again. What was quite tough ironically is the barbell squat as i have to externally rotate my shoulders to grab the bar. Anything with external rotation is very risky. Enough torque will pop it out. Hope this helps. Cheers

[@zohebansari6429]

​@@P0rQpinecan u tell me do u still lift wiegrh and your dislocated even after surgery ??

[@Raiden雷電]

Can lararjet surgery stops dislocations?

[@MusiciLoveYouuu]

I am a body builder that has dislocated his right shoulder 3 times prior before training began. It does hold me back in the gym

[@antonyalmendarez2647]

How have you managed with this? I dislocated my shoulder 2 weeks ago and have been depressed since. I was lifting 5-6 days a week. Injured playing basketball :/ should of just went to the gym to lift that day lol any advice helps.

[@MusiciLoveYouuu]

Antony Almendarez hey just gotta let it heal up for now. All the tendons are weak and you should do physical therapy. That’s the mistake I made and that’s what caused me to dislocate it an additional 2 more times lol. Once from playin ball. In the gym I would just lift easy for now. But I lift somewhat heavy I know I can do more but my shoulder won’t let me

[@antonyalmendarez2647]

Kabuto Nice! Yea I went to the orthopedic doctor and he has me resting for 2 weeks before starting PT for 4 weeks then back for reassessment. Starting to feel better each day. Definitely resting and trying not to aggregate it or pop it back out lol. Yea man my basketball days are DONE! 2 ACL tears on the same knee, 1 broken finger and now the shoulder! I can’t even watch it on Tv gets me so mad lol. But thanks for the reply, you have no idea how uplifting your message is. What’s been the most challenging as far as your workouts since the injury? How long ago did you originally dislocate it?

[@MusiciLoveYouuu]

Antony Almendarez Yeah man, I miss b-ball a lot. I was still playing after 3 dislocations in my right shoulder but then I fucked my knee up bad playin b-ball and had to have surgery and I lost a lot of cartilage so I’m done with ball. Yea I miss competing and giving it my all but I gotta focus on what’s important. At least I can still train lol

[@MusiciLoveYouuu]

Antony Almendarez and shot man I disclosed first time like 5-6 years. And two more times after that. Most recent one was about 2 years ago. My shoulder won’t be the same again. But like bench press, incline (bench or bar) is what keeps me back from lifting the weight I want. But like I kill it with shoulder workouts for some reason😂 ironic huh? But I genetically have big shoulders so it’s okay and I think I built enough muscle in that shoulder to the point where it won’t pop out again. Like I said PT is very important. I wish I did that

[@nickpower9719]

bro i dislocated my shoulder in the hospital while overdosing in front of a doctor after a suicide attempt two days ago. scooted back on the bed and it just popped out of its socket.

[@Raiden雷電]

I just dislocated my right shoulder 5th time my doctor suggested me for latarjet surgery, can regrow my bone with any calcium medication?

[@SharwanKumar-wo3px]

I had shoulder dislocation 3 month ago during boxing practice, now what type of exercise I will do for my strengthing of shoulder. I want to play again, also I'm very upset with my performance now. Plz suggest some exercises or video

[@DrDavidGeier]

If you are able, join me here on Friday’s Ask Dr. Geier Live! show at Noon ET on March 18. I would be happy to discuss this injury. Also, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on my website - drdavidgeier.com - in which I discuss every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people.

[@SharwanKumar-wo3px]

@@DrDavidGeier ok sir, thnks

[@MrPewPeww]

I have dislocated my shoulder when I fell down from roof of the house. But I can still lift weight no problem, it just a small simple thing that I do it with, less force my shoulder get dislocated.

[@faizankhalid6448]

I’ve dislocated my shoulder 5 times this year(2023) I don’t even know what to do at this point

[@WakeUp2024]

😮 So sorry to hear... keep the sling and shoulder Immobilizer on all the time... Did you consult the Orthopedic Surgeon??

[@faizankhalid6448]

@@WakeUp2024 Yh I’ve got surgery next week 24th April hopefully we see what happens I hate hospitals too😂

[@WakeUp2024]

@@faizankhalid6448 wish you a good luck... I am sure it will all be fine :)

[@kiranvyavhare4284]

Hello sir I was suffering from recurrent shoulder dislocation so I go for surgery (Bancroft repair) After 1 year I dislocated my shoulder aging during swimming So I go for ct scan of shoulder In that everything is alright So it can happen again?

[@riccardoagostini3164]

hello i’m 18, i practise mma and weight lifting, i dislocated my shoulder one week ago, and at the hospital the recommend me to ricovery for two weeks. now (one week in) i see the progress, my shoulder doing a lot better, it doesn’t hurt as much as before and now i can rotate 360 degrees my arm. i have a yellow/black mark on my right pectoral and the only thing that really hurt is the final part of my clavicula. once passed the two weeks should i start doing weights again? maybe starting with little weight and than increasing them as long as my should didn’t hurt as much as now? I need help please, i don’t know what to do.

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sorry, but Dr. Geier can’t legally answer medical questions and offer specific medical advice online. Join Dr. Geier on his monthly Ask Dr. Geier Live! Show, November 17, when he'll be live on KZbin at 12 PM ET - and bring your questions! Until then, check out the hundreds of videos here and thousands of articles on his website - drdavidgeier.com - in which he discusses every musculoskeletal injury suffered by athletes and active people. - Dr. David Geier team

[@rizwan4794]

How much shoulder dislocated surgery cost, i m thinking about doing it, i dislocated 3 times in 20 years.

[@Paint75]

My shoulder dislocated while benching and I dont know when to start again and how to prevent it from happening again

[@CaBdosdos]

How's it been since this comment

[@Paint75]

@@CaBdosdos it healed but i also just forced myself to take a week off because i have extreme shoulder pain in my rear delts and triceps. Im typing this during my first session back. Take care of your shoulders, but dont let it deter you. Since that comment ive been consistent in the gym for the first time in my life and its been 13 months and ive gained 15ish pounds of muscle and just got done with my first cutting phase after a year long bulk.

[@Paint75]

That injury also happened while attempting a 1 rep max which at the time was 135lbs. Im now able to bench 245 1rm

[@atias9116]

3 week after shoulder dislocated,still pain and still limited range of motion

[@DrNebulaa]

Just dislocated my shoulder last Sunday, and was wondering how long the recovery time would be too. But if I was to recommend what to train. I would say legs and abs. You will still be burning calories and putting on some mass. Not ideal but neither is the injury

[@alfredogomez2439]

How are you with this injury now buddy? dislocated mine 2 weeks ago and this is eternal sometimes:/ still in a sling

[@Cooltraxx77]

@@alfredogomez2439 how long did yours take to heal i dislocated mine 6 days ago and im back to being able to fully move it but cant lift anything without it feeling sore in my tricep

[@hamzamouttaki3949]

I had shoulder dislocation in the year 2000, and i spent 9 months of physical therapy, after that it was healed to a 90%, and with little pain and discomfort, my physician urged me to play some non contact sports as basketball or swimming, but I didn't due to my teenage age and lack of information at that time. I lived 20 years after without sports regardless that I was an advanced athlete before the injury, now Iam long to start bodybuilding at 37 but still a little bit discomfort In the area, i can do painless pushups, any advice ?Greetings from Morocco Doctor.

[@vinayaku8954]

Try ayurvedic treatment

[@antonwishwa332]

My shoulder first dislocated when I was 17 . After 2 years I started go to gym and and got my strength back. I deadlift by 100 kg .. and I started learning taekwondo .. But when I was 21 years old. My shoulder dislocated 😞 again in a taekwondo fighting match.. this time it was worse .😭

[@joelvarghese3082]

Bro..im 19 years old

[@joelvarghese3082]

I dislocated my shoulder yesterday while playing football

[@antonwishwa332]

Surgery is the best option if you want to play again. Otherwise it will happen again with a less effort than the first time.😞

[@joelvarghese3082]

Oh

[@siddhantthakar6144]

Hi . Even I dislocated my shoulder last week and I am very anxious about not being able to lift weights. How is your recovery going ? What kind of exercises are you being able to do in the gym ? Id really appreciate your help

[@jawher9]

I dislocated my right shoulder 6 months ago and I got back to the gym last week. I am being very very careful

[@andrei3720]

hows it going brother?

[@herder5116]

Ok so i my shoulder pppped out of its socket while practicing boxing for about 5 seconds until it popped back in. I am feeling slight pains and i want to know if it will worsen from now or will just disappear tomorrow.

[@gakdailungpanmei8053]

My shoulder got dislocated since 2015 . it dislocate over and over till today..