So I went into the doctor today to finally get my shoulder checked out. It's been bothering me since about the start of marching band my sophomore year. -Makes an ishy crunching noise, and hurts to lift anything or mop.
The fellow says I probably have a SLAP lesion, and I go in for an MRI next Friday.
He says that because I'm so naturally flexible (a trait I earned from my dear mother along with my cataracts) it makes me a better athlete, but also wears out the joints much faster.
He also mentioned that surgery is probably the best bet.
If that turns out to be the case, I'll be out of commission as far as writing and drawing go for at least a month or two. It almost makes me wish I was right-handed. 
The fellow says I probably have a SLAP lesion, and I go in for an MRI next Friday.
SLAP (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior) tear or lesion occurs when there is damage to the superior or uppermost area of the labrum. SLAP lesions have come into public awareness with their increasing frequency in overhead and particularly throwing athletes. The increased frequency relates to the relatively recent description of labral injuries in throwing athletes
He also mentioned that surgery is probably the best bet.
Very few patients with SLAP lesion injuries return to full capability without surgical intervention. Very rarely physical therapy can strengthen the supporting muscles in the shoulder joint to the point of reestablishing stability. For all other cases the choice is do nothing or have surgery to reattach the labrum to the glenoid.
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