| You've been living with the shoulder pain for a | | | | to speed up the healing, increase the amount of |
| while. Maybe you thought the pain would go away | | | | blood flow to the rotator cuff with heat and |
| after a few weeks but it didn't. What do you do | | | | massage as well as stretching. |
| from here? Can a torn rotator cuff heal naturally? | | | | By slowly and progressively strengthening the |
| This article is not intended to replace professional | | | | rotator cuff through intelligent physical therapy, it |
| medical advise but the short answer is, yes, a | | | | may be possible to heal the injury. Luckily, there |
| torn rotator cuff can heal if proper rotator cuff | | | | are programs designed by specialists in rotator |
| therapy is approached in a progressive and patient | | | | cuff therapy that may be able to help you. |
| manner. | | | | The best physical therapy program in the world is |
| The series of small tendons and muscles that are | | | | still no guarantee of success. It's up to you to |
| part of your rotator cuff are prone to injury. Too | | | | stay focused and work consistently. It's very |
| much stress, especially repetitive overhand | | | | possible it could take up to a year to get full use |
| motions, may result in severely inflamed tendons. | | | | of your shoulder back. |
| Resting the inflamed tendons is crucial, otherwise | | | | Whatever you do, don't just select a random |
| a tear may follow. | | | | group of exercises off the internet. The only way |
| The delicate rotator cuff must be exercised in a | | | | your shoulder will heal naturally is if you go about |
| gentle and cautious manner to avoid damaging the | | | | rehabilitation in an intelligent way. A good rotator |
| tissues further. Always use light weight and high | | | | cuff rehabilitation program is one that is developed |
| repetitions with strict attention to proper form. | | | | by someone who specializes in these types of |
| It's also important to add stretching to any | | | | injuries. By following the advice of a specialist in |
| rotator cuff therapy program. The benefits of | | | | this field, you greatly improve your odds of |
| proper stretching include improved circulation and | | | | naturally healing your shoulder. |
| increased mobility and range of motion. In order | | | | |