torn rotater cuff

[toughdawg]

i went to the dr. last night, and he confirmed i have a torn rotater cuff- (done away from the gym). this ever happen to anyone? how long did it keep you out of the gym?
what really sux is i just finished a fina/prop cycle.
Any suggestions of how to keep the gains?

 

[FarBeyondDriven]

Keep gains? I have streched mine once and it still hurts occasionally. Knew a guy that tore his, six months after the fact he was benching with a 10 on each side of a Smith Machine. He had to have surgery to repair his, which I suppose is the only way if it is tore. Sorry 4 the bad luck dude.

 

[success]

the rotator cuff is 4 muscles which act on the shoulder to keep it stable (infraspinatus,supraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor)...so i mean depending on how badly each or all is torn will determine how long out the gym..my bro tore his playing football and it sidelined him for the season....prob 2-3 months....but that is just his case
success