| Does it seem like your sore shoulder is getting worse? | | | | Physical therapy exercises are the best way to get |
| Be careful... the dull ache in your shoulder could be a | | | | you on track to a full recovery. Remember that the |
| warning sign of a rotator cuff injury and if left | | | | rotator cuff is a delicate area comprised of many |
| untreated could turn into an injury that requires surgery. | | | | small muscles and tendons. Because of this, any |
| The good news is that with proper rest and perhaps | | | | exercises must be done with light weight, higher |
| rotator cuff therapy exercises, you can heal your | | | | repetitions and in a very controlled manner. |
| shoulder and avoid aggravating your condition. | | | | Don't try to create your own shoulder therapy |
| The rotator cuff is a series of small muscles, tendons, | | | | program made up of random exercises you read |
| and connective tissues. This is a delicate area that is | | | | about. Shoulder rehabilitation must be done is a very |
| especially prone to injury. Weight lifting and repetitive | | | | specific and progressive manner.... otherwise you risk |
| motions, particularly overhead motions are a common | | | | making your injury worse. |
| cause of this type of shoulder injury. | | | | Research the different rotator cuff therapy programs |
| The first thing you must do is cease any athletic | | | | available. There are many good ones you can do from |
| activities or repetitive motions. This can be hard to do if | | | | the comfort of your home. The key to full recovery is |
| you're an active person or you have a physical job | | | | staying consistent and patient. These small shoulder |
| that requires repetitive motions. But the bottom line is | | | | muscles don't receive a lot of blood flow and as a |
| you need to stop if you want your shoulder to heal. | | | | result healing can take a while. |