| Unfortunately, the rotator cuff can be a problem area | | | | motion and overall weakness is included. |
| for many people and injuries are fairly common. Are | | | | What are your options? Of course the first thing to do |
| you experiencing rotator cuff injury pain that won't go | | | | is go to the doctor to see exactly what the extent of |
| away? Are you wondering if you can heal naturally? In | | | | the injury is. Physical therapy, surgery or a combination |
| some cases healing can occur through an intelligent | | | | of both may be advised. The key is find the right |
| rehabilitation program and you may be able to avoid | | | | rehabilitation program that has a proven track record |
| surgery or other intrusive methods. | | | | of success. This will include resistance exercises that |
| A rotator cuff injury is most often caused by | | | | mimic the motions of the rotator cuff. Done is a very |
| repetitive, stressful motions over a long period of time. | | | | specific, progressive manner, this may lead to a full |
| Overhead lifting motions are especially stressful. The | | | | recovery usually within 2-12 weeks (depending on the |
| painful symptoms gradually get worse over time. This | | | | severity of the injury.) |
| may be controlled by over the counter pain relievers | | | | Don't try to perform a random group of exercises that |
| but after a while stronger prescription medication is | | | | you find on the internet. This could make things worse. |
| often needed. The other common cause of rotator | | | | Again, it's very important to follow a program that has |
| cuff problems is injury due to a fall or impact. The pain | | | | been mapped out by a specialist in rotator cuff |
| is usually very sudden and severe. Limited range of | | | | therapy. |