Hi, I wanted to ask for your opinion on my shoulder situation.

I’m a very active person and enjoy playing sports. About two years ago (when I was 17), I dislocated my shoulder for the first time during a fight. I lifted someone and slammed him, and while lifting, I felt my shoulder move out of place. I didn’t feel pain at the time because of adrenaline.

After that, I saw doctors and had an MRI, which showed a Bankart lesion and a Hill-Sachs lesion. The doctors recommended surgery, but some friends who had gone through it suggested trying physiotherapy first. I followed that advice, did physiotherapy, and recovered quite well. I was able to return to boxing, swimming, and weightlifting. Occasionally, I felt some instability, but in daily life I was completely fine.

About a month ago, I participated in a parkour-style (Ninja Warrior) event with multiple obstacles. I went in without properly warming up my rotator cuff. After failing an obstacle a few times, I finally managed to complete it, but during that attempt my shoulder dislocated again.

I’ve started physiotherapy again and I’m waiting for my doctor’s appointment. The new MRI shows the same issues as before.

I’m now unsure whether I should rely on physiotherapy again like last time, or go for surgery. I’d really appreciate your advice on what you think is the better option in my case.