How Do You Heal An Injured Rotary Cuff?
The rotary, or rotator, cuff is a group muscles and tendons that help to support the shoulder during movement. When there has been trauma to the shoulder or if there is too much repetitive use of the shoulder, small tears can develop in the tendons causing pain that can hinder daily activity. Healing an injured rotary cuff will require weeks of care, treatment, physical therapy and possibly surgery. Start treating the shoulder when the first signs of an injury are noticed. The sooner you take action to heal the injury, the more success you will have. Stop all activities that are causing pain, such as lifting heavy objects or overhead reaching. Wear a sling to help rest and support the shoulder. Ice the shoulder for the first 48 hours with an ice pack three times per day for 15 to 20 minutes each time. This will help with any swelling. Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication for the pain. After 48 hours, use a heating pad and alternate your ice treatments with heat 15 to 2
