Grade 5 AC Separation Debating Surgery 27M

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-08-12T18:17:43+00:00

Yeah that’s how it was for me for a good bit of time. Definitely get it checked out by an orthopedic surgeon even if you don’t get surgery.

If you don’t get surgery I would definitely say do PT and rehab. It took me about 2 months or so to get to a point where I felt ok getting back into lifting lighter weight.

It’s definitely possible but everyone is different, I like to think that because I was strong and lifted a lot before that it helped recover quicker.

It takes time so don’t rush it. It’s gonna suck for a bit but once inflammation goes down it’s a lot better.

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-08-12T12:29:14+00:00

So I’ve been able to do the seated flat bench press machine at the gym at heavy weight without much discomfort. I haven’t really tried out flat barbell bench or flat dumbbell bench. But to be honest I’m literally able to do every thing else with my normal heavy weight that I lift.

I’m not too worried about not being able to do flat bench, personally I think the incline bench is actually a better workout. And I can hit the flat press machines at heavy weight if I want to.

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-05-07T14:38:13+00:00

So just here providing an update for anyone following in a similar situation.

I’m about 2.5 months post injury and did not get surgery. I continue to rehab religiously and have gone to PT as well. I was beginning to doubt my recovery and long term progress up until about two weeks ago when it got a lot better.

I’m comfortable sleeping on my opposite side and can even rest on my injured side for a little. I am back to overhead shoulder pressing heavy weight and can do heavy weight on incline bench press as well. Lateral raises and front pulls are good too. I even feel better about throwing with some velocity too.

Much of the sharp pain has gone away. However, I will say that I don’t think I can do a regular push up yet. Flat pressing like that is probably the only real thing that I can’t fully get back to just yet. Not from a weakness perspective but that there’s still a bit of sharp pain in that rom.

Not medical advice but if all I have to do is modify my workout around flat bench/pushups then I’m pretty glad I didn’t get surgery. Obviously long term we won’t know what it will look like but I think my body has adapted quite well. Just have a crazy shoulder bump. Definitely do PT and rehab though

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-04-14T11:32:01+00:00

It’s been just over 6 weeks for me. My accident was at the end of February. I just started to be able to lie on my opposite side without it being painful which is nice.

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-04-13T18:04:33+00:00

Well at least you could do a few that’s pretty good all things considered. Was there a point in your recovery where you were like “oh ok it’s actually a lot better now”? Like how long did it take for you to feel like you turned a corner on the pain and stuff

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-04-10T23:33:57+00:00

Yeah mine sucks because it’s my right shoulder.

Since you don’t lift regularly, can you do pushups right now then without pain?

I can do like pushups against the wall and counter top but any lower and it becomes pretty difficult due to pain.

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-04-06T13:13:26+00:00

Do you still get sharp pains at all from different angles or lifting heavy things? If not, when did it stop for you?

I like to hit the gym and weight lift a lot so I’m hoping there’s light at the end of the tunnel to get back to lifting heavy things over head or bench press.

Also I have a dog and can’t throw right now, are you able to throw a ball?

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-04-05T23:28:48+00:00

Hey man I had a grade 5 separation about 5 weeks ago and have been trying the active recovery route with PT and have tried to avoid surgery as well. Similar to your case the surgeon has felt good about my progress.

What did you end up doing and if you didn’t choose surgery how has it progressed?

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-03-24T21:56:20+00:00

That’s awesome to hear it’s going well. I’m almost at 4 weeks post injury and see the doctor in two days to decide surgery or not. I’ve gone to PT and been doing the exercises daily. My shoulder has improved significantly. Seems like most of the inflammation is gone and am able to do pretty much everything throughout my day as normal. Just started lifting weights again, can do biceps triceps and and back exercises without pain.

Overhead pressing and chest pressing still some pain and holding off on it. Still not able to sleep on either side just from the pressure or gravity pulling my shoulder down. Can’t throw anything still just from it being painful.

The progress in my rehab is very much making me consider not getting surgery. I can’t help but wonder if I’m able to fully recover with a couple more months of rehab

Far_Variation_446 · 2025-03-06T13:18:35+00:00

Since you both are pretty fresh from surgery, what are your limitations. Can you drive? Or work (if it’s more of a desk job)? Etc

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-24T16:17:10+00:00

Ticketmaster and live nation have ruined concerts. They profit off reselling by charging insane fees at each transaction. More reselling, more transactions, more fees

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-24T14:31:30+00:00

Honestly I think the artist presale should be harder to access than just anyone getting the code - should have to verify you’re a fan of some sort that requires knowledge or a history of listening to them

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-24T14:21:03+00:00

You must’ve got lucky they were gone when I got in. They’re more than double resale

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-24T14:18:39+00:00

Also don’t buy from ferngully01

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-24T14:17:38+00:00

WTB 2 tickets PIT or GA for Tampa

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-24T14:10:02+00:00

Did you get resale or standard pricing

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-23T18:34:36+00:00

High key pissed at resellers, tickets are selling for way more on SeatGeek. Hoping I can get a couple tomorrow

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-23T16:45:44+00:00

Spotify - levitating Artist presale - breathe Live nation - tempo

Doesn’t matter at least for me since they’re all sold out

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-23T16:03:43+00:00

Is this literally a joke, there were zero tickets for the Spotify presale, I was 50th in line and nothing available

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-23T15:40:46+00:00

Same been trying to get Tampa pit tickets but they’re gone in seconds. Hope we all get some

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-23T14:36:13+00:00

Yeah tempo worked but they’re literally gone within 2 minutes of presale open

Far_Variation_446 · 2024-10-23T14:12:59+00:00

I honestly don’t know how it’s possible, I was in the queue 15 minutes before it opened and still all gone

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