| Torn rotator cuff? In some cases it's possible to heal | | | | 4. Reduce swelling and pain |
| naturally, without surgery, through intelligent and | | | | 5. The potential to ultimately heal your shoulder fully |
| progressive rotator cuff therapy. Let's take a look at | | | | A good shoulder rehabilitation program will also teach |
| what a good rehabilitation program can potentially do | | | | you how to avoid the stressful movements that initially |
| for you. | | | | caused your torn rotator cuff. |
| Before jumping into surgery, it's always best to | | | | The information given here is not meant to replace |
| educate yourself on all your options. That's exactly | | | | your doctor's advice, but hopefully it will open you up to |
| what I did when I injured my rotator cuff over a year | | | | other alternative healing methods. Take the time to |
| ago. I wasn't too thrilled about the prospect of surgery, | | | | educate yourself on your options and make an |
| so I decided to go on a home rehabilitation program. I'm | | | | intelligent decision from there. |
| happy to say that I am now pain-free and have full | | | | A quick word of caution: Don't decide to start |
| use of my shoulder and arm again. | | | | performing a random set of rotator cuff exercises. |
| What are the benefits of rotator cuff therapy? | | | | This will likely result in aggravating your injury even |
| 1. Strengthen the intricate muscles and connective | | | | more. Make sure you only follow a rotator cuff |
| tissues of the rotator cuff | | | | therapy program developed by a medical professional |
| 2. Improve flexibility | | | | that specializes in rotator cuff injuries and has a |
| 3. Improve circulation to encourage healing | | | | proven track record of success. |