This is an x-ray of my left shoulder.  During a visit to my orthopedist, I learned that my rotator cuff is NOT torn as suspected by my chiropractor.  I have a bone spur that is rubbing on an inflamed tendon which keeps it from healing and the cycle never ends.  The original inflammation was caused when I replaced a bunch of storm windows and overused the joint.  I received my first of three shots of cortisone which will be administered over the course of 12 weeks. If the inflammation can be reduced then the cycle will be broken.  If not, a minor surgery will be needed to remove the bone spur (much less invasive than rotator cuff repair).  All-in-all I am happy with this outcome.  Now I just need to get through my cardiologist appointment tomorrow morning.