I'm curious whether or not anybody has used something like this: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=389436&catid=184337&aid=338666&aparam=goobase_filler If so, what were your experiences? Do you have a model you prefer? I ice my shoulder after hitting, but I'm trying to add the 'C' in 'RICE'. Thanks!
The anatomy, location, and the flexibility of the shoulder joint makes it a very tough spot to compress. I have had two shoulder surgeries and have made successful recovery on both counts. I did rock a compression sleeve thingy working my way back from surgery/rehab. And honestly, it did next to nothing. I especially hated the wrap-around strap and how it irritate my off-armpit. Icing works well enough for me. Nothing fancy, slip an ice-pack underneath a jacket or sweater after playing. And that's just to keep the ice-pack down. $5-8 ice-pack is good enough.
Thanks for the feedback man. I too use the ice packs under the shirt approach. I think I might try a simple re-useable ace bandage to put a bit more pressure on it, provided your experience is typical.
The added pressure would be nice too. But to achieve that, I essentially had to stay still. And it really wasn't all that colder, wasn't worth the discomfort. Ice underneath a sweater/jacket is good enough for me.
