How To Treat A Rotator Cuff Tear

Take Days Off From Exercising

With a rotator cuff tear, anywhere from one to four of the major tendons that make up the rotator cuff can be torn. A higher number of torn tendons equates to a lengthier and more sensitive recovery period. This type of injury is highly problematic because the shoulder is used constantly for any number of activities, which makes it difficult to avoid using the shoulder. It will likely take around a year or so for the shoulder to get back to normal if the recovery process goes according to plan. During this time, patients will need to maintain a delicate balance of strengthening the shoulder while also avoiding doing anything that could reinjure the affected tendons. As such, it's important for them to take days off from exercising. While patients will likely want to stretch the affected shoulder every day, any types of exercises that are more involved than gentle stretches should be spaced out to avoid placing too much stress and pressure on the shoulder.

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