How To Treat A Rotator Cuff Tear

Rest The Affected Arm

Shoulder injuries can be difficult to manage given how often this area of the body is used. While general usage of the arm shouldn't inhibit the patient's recovery from the rotator cuff tear, it's important to avoid overextending the affected arm while the injury is healing. One way to effectively rest the injured arm is by wearing a large arm sling for several days, which is particularly important if the pain is severe. A sling will basically pin the patient's arm against their chest so their shoulder is unable to move. Patients also need to avoid raising their arms above their head while the injury is progressing through the healing process. Doing so will place undue amounts of pressure on the joints and tendons in the shoulder, which will likely worsen the inflammation and could cause the tear to become larger. Resting their injured arm means patients shouldn't play sports or do heavy lifting for quite some time. They can, however, go about the everyday activities they performed before the injury.

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