| For a while you thought the pain in your shoulder would | | | | exercises along with resistance exercises. Greater |
| go away on it's own. It didn't. Are you asking yourself | | | | range of motion, more mobility and increased circulation |
| "How do I fix my rotator cuff - what are my options?" | | | | are some of the benefits of stretching. In order to |
| You may choose therapy, surgery, or perhaps both. Is | | | | speed up the healing, increase the amount of blood |
| it possible for the rotator cuff to heal without surgery? | | | | flow to the rotator cuff with heat and massage as |
| Yes, many times it is possible to heal a torn rotator | | | | well as stretching. |
| cuff without the need for surgery. Just make sure you | | | | By slowly and progressively strengthening the rotator |
| talk with your doctor before making a final decision. | | | | cuff through intelligent physical therapy, it may be |
| Your RC is comprised of many smaller tendons and | | | | possible to fix your rotator cuff injury. Fortunately, good |
| muscles that are prone to injury. Too much stress, | | | | physical therapy programs are available that can get |
| especially repetitive overhand motions, may result in | | | | you on the road to recovery. |
| severe inflammation of the tendons. At this point a tear | | | | Keep in mind that success in healing your shoulder |
| may result if proper rest is not taken. A sudden fall | | | | depend largely on your self discipline and your |
| where you catch yourself with an outstretched hand is | | | | willingness to stick with the program. Rotator cuff |
| also a common cause. | | | | exercises, if done properly, can do wonders for healing |
| The delicate rotator cuff must be exercised in a gentle | | | | and strengthening your shoulder. A major factor in |
| and cautious manner to avoid damaging the tissues | | | | your success is your ability to stay focused and |
| further. The rotator cuff muscles respond best to high | | | | consistent. |
| reps and low weight. When first starting out, stay | | | | When reading about how to fix your rotator cuff injury, |
| around 12-14 reps per set and gradually build up to | | | | don't make the mistake of randomly trying them out. |
| around 20-30 reps as your rotator cuff gets stronger. | | | | The rotator cuff is a sensitive area and healing must |
| Also, pay close attention to correct form and be sure | | | | be approached in a very specific way. There is not a |
| to check with your doctor before beginning a new | | | | lot of margin for error and you could easily make your |
| rehab program. | | | | injury worse. Only follow a program developed by a |
| A complete rehab program will have stretching | | | | specialist in rotator cuff therapy. |