| When dealing with a shoulder tear it is a good idea to | | | | can start practicing specific exercises for rotator cuff |
| implement a specific physiotherapy in order to aid | | | | performed with very light resistance and movements |
| recovery. Torn rotator cuff exercises should always | | | | completely different from those of popular exercises |
| be performed after an initial assessment by a | | | | for the shoulder performed at gyms. |
| physician, followed by rest. A course of anti | | | | These are rotational movements to be performed |
| inflammatories may be prescribed to reduce | | | | under the guidance of someone with professional |
| inflammation and soothe the pain. Aspirin, ibuprofen and | | | | knowledge of the shoulder joint anatomy and |
| prescription drugs may do a good initial job to help | | | | mechanics. After an initial session with a physical |
| tolerate the discomfort but they cure just the | | | | therapist, torn rotator cuff exercises can be performed |
| symptoms, therefore they can not be taken as a long | | | | at home regularly every day. Consistency and practice |
| term solution because they do not treat the root | | | | can help the inflammation recede fast and restore the |
| cause of the problem. | | | | shoulder to the supple joint it was before, eliminating |
| A tear can arise after a sudden strain or repetitive | | | | the need for anti inflammatories along the way and |
| forceful movements, such as in the case of a baseball | | | | cutting down recovery times considerably. It is a good |
| or tennis player. Common symptoms are pain on the | | | | idea to follow a professional protocol by a qualified |
| side of the shoulder that can spread as low as the | | | | therapist, as DIY exercises taken here and there can |
| elbow, difficulty in raising the arm over head and an | | | | do more harm than good and lead to a never ending |
| unusual feeling of weakness in holding the arm straight | | | | recovery. |
| up. After an initial period of rest, the person affected | | | | |