| Can a torn rotator cuff heal? The good news is that | | | | rotator cuff, so anything you can do to improve |
| many people have healed their injured rotator cuffs | | | | circulation is very beneficial for speedy healing. |
| through proper and progressive physical therapy. | | | | By following a good rehab program, with a little |
| Rotator repair exercises combined with proper rest | | | | patience and consistency a full recovery may be |
| can be an alternative to surgery under certain | | | | possible. The good news is that there are several |
| circumstances. | | | | good rehab programs that will help you heal your |
| Your rotator cuff is comprised of many smaller | | | | rotator cuff naturally... hopefully without surgery or |
| tendons and muscles that are prone to injury. | | | | other intrusive methods. |
| Generally speaking tendons are durable, but if too | | | | Rotator cuff injuries sometimes take a while to heal. |
| much stress is placed on them, especially repetitive | | | | Make sure you are committed to any therapy you |
| movements, swelling may result. Resting the inflamed | | | | undertake and stay consistent. Properly done rotator |
| tendons is crucial, otherwise a tear may follow. A | | | | repair therapy has the potential to help you regain full |
| sudden fall where you catch yourself with an | | | | use of your shoulder. The key is to be patient and |
| outstretched hand is also a common cause. | | | | consistent. |
| Only use light weights and high repetitions when | | | | When researching an exercise rehab program for |
| working the small muscles of the rotator cuff. Start | | | | your rotator cuff, don't just jump in and start |
| with 12-15 reps per exercise and eventually progress | | | | experimenting with various exercises you discover on |
| up to 20-25 reps as your shoulder grows stronger. | | | | the internet. If this type of recovery program is not |
| Strict form is essential so take your time and learn | | | | done in a very specific and progressive way, more |
| how to do the exercises correctly or else you could | | | | injury is the likely result. A medical professional who |
| make your injury worse. | | | | specializes in rotator cuff rehabilitation will be able to |
| A complete rotator repair program will have stretching | | | | help you. You stand a much great chance of |
| exercises along with resistance exercises. Stretching | | | | successfully healing your shoulder if you follow and |
| increase mobility and range of motion as well as | | | | intelligent program designed by a specialist in rotator |
| improving circulation. Very little blood flow reaches the | | | | cuff injuries. |