I tore my left shoulder rotator 3 years ago while pulling a stand in January. Couldn't even lift my arm above my waist. My doctor told me he'd give me a crossbow permit because shooting 75 - 80# recurves and longbows was never gonna happen again. I opted for a new medication that had just come out that rebuild cartlidge and complete rest for 60 days. I didn't turkey hunt that spring but I took a good 8pt. on the last day of archery with my 80# longbow!