| You've been suffering from rotator cuff pain for a | | | | circulation and increased mobility and range of motion. |
| while. You had hopes that, with a little rest, it would | | | | Very little blood flow reaches the rotator cuff, so |
| heal. You get checked out by a doctor only to find out | | | | anything you can do to improve circulation is very |
| your rotator cuff has a tear. What do you do from | | | | beneficial for speedy healing. |
| here? Can you make a full recovery without the need | | | | By slowly and progressively strengthening the rotator |
| for intrusive surgery? There is a possibility you may be | | | | cuff through intelligent physical therapy, it may be |
| able to heal your shoulder naturally, without surgery, if | | | | possible to heal the injury. Fortunately, good physical |
| you follow a strict and properly designed therapy | | | | therapy programs are available that can get you on |
| program. | | | | the road to recovery. |
| The series of small tendons and muscles that are part | | | | The only way your shoulder is going to heal is if you |
| of your rotator cuff are susceptible to injury. Too | | | | stick with the program and are consistent with your |
| much stress, especially repetitive overhand motions, | | | | efforts. Healing may be slow going. Properly done |
| may result in severe inflammation of the tendons and | | | | rotator cuff therapy has the potential to help you |
| rotator cuff pain. This inflammation may lead to a tear | | | | regain full use of your shoulder. |
| if the stressful movements don't stop. | | | | When reading about the different rotator rehab |
| Begin in the 15 rep range in the beginning and move up | | | | exercises, don't make the mistake of randomly trying |
| to around 25 repetitions per exercise as you get | | | | them out. Healing must be done in a progressive and |
| stronger. Make sure you do the exercises with good | | | | orderly manner in order to avoid aggravating the injury. |
| form and always consult with a physician before | | | | A good rehab program is one that is developed by |
| taking up any new physical therapy. | | | | someone who specializes in rotator cuff injuries. You |
| A complete rehab program will have stretching | | | | stand a much great chance of successfully healing |
| exercises along with resistance exercises. The | | | | your rotator cuff pain if you follow and intelligent |
| benefits of proper stretching include improved | | | | program designed by a specialist in shoulder injuries. |