| Is your shoulder pain getting to the point where you | | | | massage, heat, etc.) will speed up the healing process. |
| need to do something about it? Is it possible for the | | | | By following a good rotator rehab program, with a little |
| rotator cuff to heal without surgery? There is a | | | | patience and consistency a full recovery may be |
| possibility you may be able to heal your shoulder | | | | possible. Luckily, there are programs designed by |
| naturally, without surgery, if you follow a strict and | | | | specialists in rotator cuff therapy that may be able to |
| properly designed rotator cuff therapy program. | | | | help you. |
| The rotator cuff is an intricate design of small muscles | | | | The only way your shoulder is going to heal is if you |
| and connective tissue. Excessive repetitive | | | | stick with the program and are consistent with your |
| movements are usually the cause behind inflamed | | | | efforts. Healing may be slow going. It's very possible it |
| tendons. If rest isn't taken, a tear may happen. Abrupt | | | | could take up to a year to get full use of your shoulder |
| impact is also a common cause of rotator cuff injuries. | | | | back. Rotator cuff exercises, if done properly, can do |
| Make sure that any rotator cuff exercises are only | | | | wonders for healing and strengthening your shoulder. |
| done with very low weights and higher reps. When | | | | Being committed and self-disciplined are crucial to your |
| first starting out, stay around 12-14 reps per set and | | | | success. |
| gradually build up to around 20-30 reps as your rotator | | | | Use common sense and avoid the temptation to start |
| cuff gets stronger. Make sure you do the exercises | | | | performing exercises without the proper guidance. If |
| with good form and always consult with a physician | | | | this type of recovery program is not done in a very |
| before taking up any new physical therapy. | | | | specific and progressive way, more injury is the likely |
| A proper rotator cuff therapy program should have | | | | result. Only follow a program developed by a specialist |
| both weight training and stretching. Stretching is very | | | | in rotator cuff rehab. You can heal a injured rotator |
| helpful for circulation and mobility. Anything you can do | | | | cuff naturally, just make sure you're getting the proper |
| to improve blood flow to the area (stretching, | | | | guidance. |