| Shoulder strain is a condition that you should not take | | | | future injury |
| lightly. The small muscles and tendons of the rotator | | | | 2. Increase circulation to promote fast healing |
| cuff are very delicate and prone to injury. If you ignore | | | | 3. Increase flexibility to promote full range of motion |
| the symptoms there is a good chance your condition | | | | 4. Helps with pain management |
| could develop into a much more serious injury that | | | | It's very important that you stop doing the activities that |
| may even require surgery. Here are some tips on | | | | caused your injury to begin with. This may mean |
| rotator cuff therapy and how you can heal your | | | | altering or even totally stopping any sporting activities |
| shoulder naturally and avoid future injuries. | | | | or workouts that you enjoy performing. Sorry, I know |
| Are you experiencing a dull ache in your shoulder? | | | | this can be tough especially if you're an active person, |
| Does it hurt more when you raise your arm | | | | but rest is one of the keys to full shoulder recovery. |
| overhead? These are classic signs of a rotator cuff | | | | Note: Don't make up your own shoulder therapy |
| injury. Now is the time to rest and begin rehabilitation | | | | program made up of exercises you see on the |
| exercises to strengthen and heal your shoulder. | | | | internet. Only follow rotator cuff exercises outlined by |
| How can rotator cuff therapy help your strained | | | | a qualified medical professional. There are several |
| shoulder? | | | | good home rehab programs developed by physical |
| 1. Strengthen the muscles and tendons to help prevent | | | | therapists who specialize in shoulder strain injuries. |