I am going to the doc for the same thing and have him give me documentation to get and use a crossbow.
I injured my shoulder 8 years ago, while practicing with my recurve . It took a long time to heal and is not 100 %. I still shoot my compound well but my recurve and longbow shooting has not been the same since the injury.
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Sorry to hear that Hooker; thanks everyone.
But I got right back on the horse yesterday. I have one bow I was able to come out 5 full turns on, and I think it's a 50 lbs or thereabouts (I had thought this new backup bow I bought was also a 60-70, but got to looking and luckily it's only a 50-60!) - I pulled it back several times without a problem. So, since it didn't reinjure in it's injured/weakened state, I think that with some recovery time and staying around 50, this will work out pretty confidently, particularly with a brace/orthotic of some type!
And be plenty of power to take deer - thanks Dennis. But then what am I gonna do with my 65-75 bow? 
Maybe after a surgery I'll be able to use it too.......
But I got right back on the horse yesterday. I have one bow I was able to come out 5 full turns on, and I think it's a 50 lbs or thereabouts (I had thought this new backup bow I bought was also a 60-70, but got to looking and luckily it's only a 50-60!) - I pulled it back several times without a problem. So, since it didn't reinjure in it's injured/weakened state, I think that with some recovery time and staying around 50, this will work out pretty confidently, particularly with a brace/orthotic of some type!
And be plenty of power to take deer - thanks Dennis. But then what am I gonna do with my 65-75 bow? Maybe after a surgery I'll be able to use it too.......
you can usually get new lighter cams for a heavy bow.
and a mild pt regimen with some resistance bands or light dumbbells might help strengthen the stabilizing muscles in your shoulder.
I have a bad shoulder too. I make every draw with my 55# recurve a slow controlled one.
and a mild pt regimen with some resistance bands or light dumbbells might help strengthen the stabilizing muscles in your shoulder.
I have a bad shoulder too. I make every draw with my 55# recurve a slow controlled one.
Sorry to hear about that man. That stinks.
Sorry to hear that Hooker; thanks everyone.
But then what am I gonna do with my 65-75 bow?
You'll have to do what I'm getting ready to do to mine.....classifieds.
I agree with olyeller. The more time a joint dislocates the easier it dislocates in the future. Weight training can strengthen the muscles supporting the joint and reduce the incident rate of future dislocations. Of course that is not going to happen by Oct. 1 2009, but can by 2010. A physical therapist in the sports medicine field may be the optimal professional to prescribe a training program and teach proper form.
+1 on the strength training/having a therapist look at it. Also, spend a lot of time with the lighter bow focusing on your draw, i.e. using your back muscles. When I was shooting my compound, I always had trouble picking my arm up and rotating my shoulder as I drew which would have caused major problems down the road.
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