Nothing 'minor' about shoulder surgery



Chris Young

 This article came at the perfect time to read. It makes some great points on baseball pitchers, the complications that can arise from the wear and tear of pitching, and what a pitcher can expect after getting shoulder surgery. This article was in particular interest to me because my boyfriend just underwent shoulder surgery the end of August. He has pitched his whole life and just had three tears fixed as well as his acromion process raised back into normal position. He read this article as well and became more realistic on his rehabbing program. At first, he thought he would be fine and ready by early next summer to throw at full capacity. He realizes a bit more on the rehab processes and how important it is to do them correctly. These professional pitchers were a great example of just how tough recovering can be. I also liked how the article explains the difference between Tommy John surgery on the elbow and the shoulder. It clears up some misconceptions on different surgeries and explains how attitude and determination also play a huge role in the recovering process. Being positive is key =)