| Whether you've gone in to have a torn rotator cuff | | | | isn't either. Slings are recommended for six to 12 |
| repaired or you needed invasive help to fix a frozen | | | | weeks following shoulder surgery. You won't have to |
| shoulder, you are likely interested in finding out how to | | | | wear one 24 hours a day, but do listen to advice here. |
| prevent future shoulder pain after surgery. While it's | | | | Exercise as directed - Physical therapy is a key |
| true you can expect a reasonable amount of pain in | | | | component in the recovery process following shoulder |
| the days immediately following the procedure, repeat | | | | surgery. Therapy, in fact, often begins almost |
| injuries should not plague your life if you take the right | | | | immediately following shoulder surgery. If you don't |
| steps. | | | | follow the right procedures and stick with therapy - no |
| The actual amount of shoulder pain after surgery will | | | | matter how painful it is - you could end up with even |
| depend a great deal on what type of procedure you | | | | more shoulder pain after surgery. When a shoulder is |
| had done and why. Minor rotator cuff tears, for | | | | not properly worked after surgery, scar tissue can |
| example, that can be repaired through the use of laser | | | | become a problem and so can a major loss in range |
| surgery should only cause a bit of discomfort. Major, | | | | of motion. These two things could have you heading |
| open surgical procedures that are used to treat | | | | back to the surgical suite so fast, your head just might |
| extensive tearing or serious frozen shoulders will result | | | | spin. |
| in a fair amount of pain and discomfort in the | | | | Use all recommended aids - Beyond physical therapy |
| post-surgical period. In either case, taking the right | | | | and the use of a sling, doctors are likely to recommend |
| post-surgical steps can prevent increased pain and | | | | such things as ice packs and anti-inflammatory |
| even the development of more problems down the | | | | medications in the days following shoulder surgery. Do |
| road. | | | | make certain to use all the tools and medications you |
| To prevent additional shoulder pain after surgery and | | | | are given to help prevent swelling and further damage |
| repeat injuries, it is imperative for you to: | | | | in the shoulder. Shoulder pain after surgery can be |
| Protect your shoulder - Wearing a sling after surgery is | | | | lessened when the right combination of treatment is |
| no fun, but reinjuring the area and causing more pain | | | | followed. |