Ouch!!!!! it hurts like hell!

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Three years ago I separated my shoulder lifting a speaker. I decided it would be okay so I just kept going as usual for four months. As it turns out I just kept tearing muscle, tendon and ligament until they could no longer hold my shoulder in the socket. After a couple months of treatment and physiotherapy I rehabbed enough to avoid surgery. Unfortunately the damage is now irreversible and the doctor says i'll never be able to lift anything over my head with that arm or throw a fastball again. I have discovered recently though that through proper stretching and training I have almost full movement back.
The moral of this story is see a doctor before it gets any worse. I know you plan on it but keep it iced and rested until you do.

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Seeing the doc in the morning and I am lifting nothing (I can't even lift my own arm LOL)
 
the same way I always type with one finger except now I do it with my left hand!
 
Look for lighter speakers...trust me on this. As we get older (no disrespect)...these sorts of things take long and longer to recover from. I've had ongoing tendinitis issues in my right shoulder...its not fun......Do what the doctor says re: the ibuprofen (I do a 10 day regimen)...and try to keep the shoulder as active as possible....good luck!
 
Real sorry to hear this Sir. Getting older isn't for sissies, that's for sure.

I know we have those who are bosiphobic around here, but I was really glad to no longer be lifting my Yamaha 15s onto the stands anymore. Maybe some other non-stand type speakers could be of help to you? Platforms, or lifts, or just horns that you make...?

Recover quickly!
 
DJFuzzy said:
Damn, man! I'm sorry to hear that this has happened.

Are you going for the "let's work injured and/or halfway dead" record on ODJT or something?

I was already impressed enough with the heart attack story!
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No kidding, you are the king of working injured bro. So far my best is working 2 gigs in 2 days very sick. But that's nothing compared to your stuff.
 
Best Wishes Steve. Hope everything recovers quickly. A friend of mine fell off an ATV and tore a rotator cuff. He couldn't lift his arm either. He needed surgery.
If anything good can come of this, it's a reminder to all that speakers and amps do not have to be heavy today to be excellent.

I am not talking about one company. A lot of different companies make speakers that are light, but extremely powerful.

The K12's I just saw were like that. The sub rolls in, the powered speakers are light and powerful, and as mentioned, frankenstands make it even easier. Dynacords would fit in there also, I believe. And yes, the system I use is very very back friendly.

I have been lifting speakers and amps for years. After years of sore backs, I realized there is a better way. Equipment comes and goes. We only have one body each.
 
Those Frankenstands look awesome. Worth the money IMO. I like this idea even better than crank stands. I bet a pair would work great for a light truss or with T-bars. They look almost effortless to raise.
 
Scott Hanna said:
Best Wishes Steve. Hope everything recovers quickly. A friend of mine fell off an ATV and tore a rotator cuff. He couldn't lift his arm either. He needed surgery.
If anything good can come of this, it's a reminder to all that speakers and amps do not have to be heavy today to be excellent.

I am not talking about one company. A lot of different companies make speakers that are light, but extremely powerful.

The K12's I just saw were like that. The sub rolls in, the powered speakers are light and powerful, and as mentioned, frankenstands make it even easier. Dynacords would fit in there also, I believe. And yes, the system I use is very very back friendly.

I have been lifting speakers and amps for years. After years of sore backs, I realized there is a better way. Equipment comes and goes. We only have one body each.
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Come on Scott...you know you want to say it.........Rhymes with......:sqlaugh:
 
speedy recovery to you, sir!
and I know what you mean about geeting older
when I turned 40, it all went to hell!
bad tendons in my legs that make my ankles, heels, knees, and butt hurt.
but only after STANDING in one place for long periods of time
(gee...THAT'S not a problem for a DJ)
:sqmad:
if you end up in a sling, be prepared to buy a t-shirt that explains exactly what happened...or you'll have to explain it every five minutes!
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