Last Night It Hurt.........

[Lawdwaz]

I just took a couple shots and it's not any worse, livable for now. 

Doc: I have it set at 52-53lbs.  I don't know if you're going to suggest lowering the poundage but for now I'll be sticking with it unless there's a total functional blowout. 

[Doc]

7 hours ago, Lawdwaz said:

I just took a couple shots and it's not any worse, livable for now. 

Doc: I have it set at 52-53lbs.  I don't know if you're going to suggest lowering the poundage but for now I'll be sticking with it unless there's a total functional blowout. 

Yeah, I was hoping you might have some room for dropping some pounds off the draw weight, but it doesn't sound like you have much room for changes there.

I have kept my practice sessions down to a couple dozen arrows each day. I don't want to risk any injuries either.

[nyslowhand]

Welcome to the old fart's club. LOL. Lower draw weight, shorter hold times. closer ethical shots, shorter stand sits, more frequent pee breaks, blah, blah, blah. All while still trying to enjoy bow hunting as a fun endeavor!!!

[TurtleFace]

What about acupuncture? I got carpal tunnel from tieing rebar and a combination of things didn't really do a whole lot until I added getting needled into the mix.

[crappyice]

I just took a couple shots and it's not any worse, livable for now. 

First a beer, now SHOTS? Self-medicating is never the answer! What's next horse tranquilizers and opium?
Cheers!


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[Buckstopshere]

Best of luck! My shoulder was killing me when I tried to pull back my bow a number of years ago, especially when in a tree stand and a weird angle. So I switched from right-handed to shooting a lefty bow. No prob now. Made the switch slow...and lots of practice, a few arrows a day. 

[Lawdwaz]

25 minutes ago, Buckstopshere said:

Best of luck! My shoulder was killing me when I tried to pull back my bow a number of years ago, especially when in a tree stand and a weird angle. So I switched from right-handed to shooting a lefty bow. No prob now. Made the switch slow...and lots of practice, a few arrows a day. 

Wow, that's pretty drastic!  Glad it work for you Oak..........I wouldn't be surprised if I could do the same as I've always been a pretty good switch hitter when it comes to long guns and baseball bats. 

The only fly in the ointment is BOTH arms/shoulders are equally bad.

[Buckstopshere]

On 9/23/2017 at 6:49 AM, TurtleFace said:

What about acupuncture? I got carpal tunnel from tieing rebar and a combination of things didn't really do a whole lot until I added getting needled into the mix.

About 10 years ago I screwed up my back turkey hunting, trying to carry one out in my turkey vest...dumb. Twenty pound bird, wrenched my back. Anyways...I tried a chiropractor first...no luck, then pills from my Dr. to relieve the pain...no luck...just dulled it a bit. Finally went to an acupuncturist. I was sceptical...but will try anything. Instantly! felt better in a couple days I could straighten up for the first time in three weeks. I do not understand it...how putting needles in my ears, hands and arms could help my back? But I don't really care. It worked when the other two disciplines didn't. If....or should I say when I develop another chronic pain, I'm going to the acupuncturist first!

[TurtleFace]

Glad to hear it helped you out so much. Oftentimes people don't give it the chance it deserves because it wasent a miracle solution after the first session, meanwhile it's perfectly normal to take antibiotics for a week and a half without batting an eye for example.

Edited September 24, 2017 by TurtleFace