How long does it take a torn rotator cuff to heal? What is required to fix a torn rotator cuff? Will it heal on its own?
2006-08-01 07:01:51 · 12 answers · asked by DEBBIE S 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
it takes considerable trauma to tear a rotator cuff,, so if indeed it is torn, the only fix for it is surgery.
2006-08-01 07:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-18 07:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by Lupe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor. Rotator cuff troubles can be very painful. Our shoulders are involved in almost everything that we do with our arms, whether it is lifting, pullling, putting on a shirt, etc.
You could also see a chiropractor. They helped me with ultrasound treatments.
Also, putting ice on the area should help a bit. 5 minutes on, then 5 minutes off, then 5 back on. You can use a bag of frozen peas as that will conform to the shape of the shoulder easily. Or use frozen ice packs. Whatever you use, wrap in a dish towel.
Be careful when sleeping. Try not to roll on the affected side as the pressure might cause the pain to flare up. Take care when getting dressed or doing anything that involves reaching, lifting, etc.
Good luck.
2006-08-01 07:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by SB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a torn rotator cuff, its been about a year and it still bothers me when i lift my arm up trying to reach something higher then above my head. It has gotten better slowly with minimal effort of going to physio therapy. The best exercise for the rotator cuff is to be standing up, elbow bent at a 90 degree angle at you side, and use something stretchy (normally green or black tubing attached to a door handle or wrapped around a banister) and pull that towards the centre of your chest without your elbow leaving your side, or you can rotate and switch to the other side and pull the cord away from you chest while keeping you elbow at your side. that will work your rotator. good luck.
here is another website that will show you other exercises for your rotator cuff: http://familydoctor.org/265.xml
2006-08-01 07:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzard 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how badly it is torn, sometimes you can get by with a sling, but you should have x-rays , and you must be careful you don't overuse the shoulder, if it is badly torn, sometimes surgery is recommended and that takes a long time to heal
2006-08-01 07:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get it fixed, or it won't heal properly and you will not be able to get a full range of motion.
2006-08-01 07:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hacksaw
2006-08-01 07:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Research site.
2006-08-01 07:05:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
surgery,it will take a while to heal
2006-08-01 07:04:32 · answer #9 · answered by osageavenger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.shouldersolutions.com/rotator_1.php
2006-08-01 07:07:30 · answer #10 · answered by Kiss my Putt! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋