Need home cure for torn rotator cuff.?

Question

Just found out that I have a torn rotator cuff, does any one have a home remedy for it. I really dont want surgery. Need advice on dos and donts.

Answer 1

There is really no good home remedy for a tear...you physically have a tear,so you most likely should get it surgically repaired.There are too many variables where there are exceptions...ie small tear,depends what muscle,depends on what you do for a living or what you want to do in the future and or if you dont mind less strength range of motion etc..then maybe you dont get it repaired but dont expect it to be 100% either
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Answer 2

Rotator Cuff Home Treatment

Answer 3

Yes, pretty much that is the only way to fix the problem. After the surgery, you will do physical therapy to help heal and get the mobility back into your shoulder. If you are active in life then it is best to get it fixed. I do not know where you are located, but.....I know a really good shoulder surgeon. He is in Nebraska. If I tore my RC I would definitely let that doc fix me! Good luck!

Answer 4

Nutritional cures is all.I'm going to list as there are all sorts of braces online along with daily exercises particularly for it.The foods are Devils Claw,Rosemary,Leafy Vegetables,Seeds,Nuts,Berries,Fiber,Boswellia&Curcumin,Bone&Tissue.Garlic, Chili also Naproxen. sodium,Acetaminophen.

Answer 5

Do get the surgery, don't mess around with a potentially permanent injury.

Answer 6

Get the surgery, friend: An injury like that is unlikely to heal right otherwise, if it heals at all.

Answer 7

Rotator Cuff Disorders

What are rotator cuff disorders?
The rotator cuff is a group of strong, ropelike fibers (tendons) and muscles in the shoulder . Rotator cuff disorders occur when tissues in the shoulder get irritated or damaged. Rotator cuff disorders include:

Inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis) or of a bursa (bursitis). In the shoulder, a bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that serves as a cushion between the tendons and the bones.
Impingement, in which a tendon is squeezed and rubs against bone.
Calcium buildup in the tendons, which causes a painful condition called calcific tendinitis.
Partial or complete tears of the rotator cuff tendons.

How does the shoulder work, and what does the rotator cuff do?
The shoulder is a joint with three main bones: the upper arm bone (humerus), the collarbone (clavicle), and the shoulder blade (scapula). The bones are held together by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The rotator cuff keeps the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket and lets you raise and twist your arm.

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball at the top the upper arm bone fits into the socket of the shoulder blade. This socket is shallow, which lets you move your arm in a wide range of motion. But it also means that the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff have to work hard to hold the bones in place. As a result, they are easy to injure and are prone to wear and tear.

What causes rotator cuff disorders?

Most rotator cuff disorders are caused by a combination of:

Normal wear and tear. Using your shoulder for many years slowly damages the rotator cuff. As you age, everyday activities can lead to changes in the rotator cuff, such as thinning and fraying of the tendons and decreased blood supply.
Overuse. Activities in which you use your arms above your head a lot—such as tennis, swimming, or house painting—can lead to rotator cuff problems. Even normal motions made often over a long period can stress or injure the rotator cuff.
Both normal wear and tear and overuse can lead to impingement, when a tendon rubs against bone. This damages and irritates the tendon, which causes bleeding and inflammation. Over time, scar tissue replaces healthy tissue, and the tendons become stiff, stringy, and more easily injured.

It takes great force to tear a healthy rotator cuff tendon. This can happen during sports, an accident, or a severe fall. But even a simple movement like lifting a suitcase can cause a rotator cuff tear in an older adult or someone whose shoulder is already damaged.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of a rotator cuff disorder include pain, stiffness, and weakness in the shoulder. Most often, the pain is on the front and side of the shoulder and in the upper arm. It may hurt or be impossible to do everyday things, such as comb your hair, tuck in your shirt, or reach for something. You may have pain during the night and trouble sleeping.

How are rotator cuff disorders diagnosed?

To diagnose a rotator cuff disorder, doctors ask about any shoulder injuries or past shoulder pain. They also do a physical exam to see how well the shoulder works and to find painful areas or activities. Moving your arm in certain ways can help a doctor learn about the condition of the rotator cuff.

You may have an X-ray to check the bones of the shoulder. If the diagnosis is still unclear, the doctor may order an imaging test, such as an MRI or an ultrasound.

How are they treated?

It is important to treat a rotator cuff problem. Without treatment, your shoulder may get weaker and stiffer.

For most rotator cuff disorders, doctors recommend these steps first:

Rest the shoulder. Use the arm, but do so carefully. Don't keep the shoulder still with a sling or brace. This can cause the joint to become stiff (frozen shoulder).
Use ice or heat on the shoulder, whichever feels better.
Take anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and reduce swelling and inflammation. Examples include aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil), or naproxen (such as Aleve).
Avoid positions and activities that are uncomfortable, such as lifting or reaching. Stop any activity that hurts the shoulder.
The doctor may also suggest physical therapy. Physical therapy can reduce pain and help your shoulder be stronger and more flexible. In physical therapy, you learn exercises to stretch and strengthen your shoulder. Once you learn the exercises, you can continue them at home.

It is important to give treatment time to work. It may take from a couple of weeks to several months to get good results.

If other treatments don't help, your doctor may give you shots of steroid medicine in the shoulder. The shots don't cure rotator cuff disorders, but they can help relieve pain and inflammation so you are able to do exercises to strengthen the shoulder.

Most rotator cuff disorders are not treated with surgery, but doctors may do surgery if a rotator cuff tendon is torn or if several months of other treatments have not helped.

Surgery may be a good choice if you are young and your rotator cuff has been in good shape. Surgery may not work as well if your tendons are weak and frayed.
Surgery is not a substitute for physical therapy. Even after surgery, you may need months of physical therapy to have a full recovery.

Home Treatment
You can relieve the discomfort of rotator cuff disorders and keep them from getting worse in a number of ways. Unless there is an obvious complete tear, these methods are often the first course of treatment for rotator cuff disorders.

Rest your injured shoulder. Limit repetitive movement, and avoid strenuous activity and activities where your arms move above your head. Be sure to follow your health professional's advice on how long to limit movement; most people do not rest long enough. The rest period for a rotator cuff disorder may be a couple of days to several weeks. During rest:
Avoid putting your arm in a sling. It is important that you do not keep your shoulder completely still (immobilized), because it can cause the joint to stiffen permanently.
Move your arm carefully through its full range of motion several times a day. Progress slowly to avoid injury.
Avoid activities or positions that cause discomfort, such as playing golf or tennis or carrying heavy bags of groceries. Stop any activity that hurts your shoulder.
Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium to relieve pain.
Ice and heat are used to help with treating rotator cuff disorders. People respond to heat and ice differently. Apply whichever one makes you feel better. In some cases, heat feels good for a while but may intensify pain and stiffness after 1 to 2 hours. For a sudden (acute) injury, do not use heat for the first 48 hours.

Initially, ice helps relieve pain and reduce swelling. Try applying ice to your shoulder for the first 48 hours after discomfort begins.
To avoid harming your skin, place a thin towel between the ice pack and your body, or put a pillowcase over the ice pack.
Apply ice 2 to 3 times a day, up to 20 minutes at a time.
Apply an ice pack after exercising your shoulder to help prevent swelling.
After 2 to 3 days, start moving your shoulder with the aid of moist heat.
Soak a towel in hot water and wring it out. Fold the towel to about 8 in. (20 cm) square.
While holding the towel on your shoulder, gently swing your arm back and forth like a pendulum.
You also can do this exercise standing under a warm shower. Heat relaxes your muscles and tendons by increasing blood flow to them. When combined with gentle motion, heat can ease inflammation.
Repeat these steps 2 to 3 times a day to reduce the risk of permanent stiffening of the joint.