Does anyone know any stretches/exsersizes i can do that help with pain & recovery? I went to the Dr. and I have pain medication, however I have no medical insurance, so an MRI, physical therapy, etc are out of the question.
2006-06-07 12:16:45 · 7 answers · asked by xscerenex 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
There are four muscles in the rotator cuff: superspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor. A torn rotator cuff is usually a tear in the supraspinatus tendon. The tendon does not regenerate easily and can be further damaged if you over do it. Avoid lifting your arm away from your body (abduction) for a few weeks. You can lift your arm up about 15 degrees out away from your body using your other arm, then the superspinatus stops working and the deltoid takes over. All you can do is wait it out and try and work it a little more every day after resting for a few weeks.
2006-06-07 12:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by mrchinlersir 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-18 05:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the description of the rotator cuff muscle complex as stated earlier by another answerer but I agree with another answerer who says not to avoid usage of the shoulder. Pain will be your guide. Do not overdo your activity but definitely don't let the shoulder freeze up. If it hurts to actively move it, have a friend gently pull your arm around in a full range of motion about the shoulder joint. Deep tissue massage, jacuzzi tubs and ice for pain all are helpful. Don't despair, you will get better!
2006-06-07 13:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by Blueberry H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torn Rotator Cuff's are nothing to fool around with. Both my mother and father had them and had to have surgery.. I understand you do not have the insurance for it but you will need to get something done sooner or later.. just exercises will not help. Just my opinion tho. Good luck to you though, I hope it gets better!
2006-06-07 13:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by lsierminski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the doctor in a few weeks, when the pain gets better he should have a pamphlet of exercises available. Don't do anything until you can move it without a lot of pain though.
2006-06-07 12:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are exercises om the Internet. Look up frozen shoulder. I went to a doctor for a year and it didn't help. I went to that website and did those exercises and I can move it. DON'T BABY IT " That's the worse thing you can do is not move it. I hurt mine 3 years ago.
2006-06-07 12:21:34 · answer #6 · answered by Corina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a temp job, get the insurance, get the surgery, & get better!
2006-06-07 12:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋