Comment on Non Surgical Treatment Options for Rotator Cuff Injuries by Lani Picard

Not many people think that going under the knife for any type of surgery is a walk in the park or a procedure to take lightly.  Surgery should only be performed when all other options have been explored and implemented.

As with rotator cuff injuries, there are specific non-surgical treatment options that you should entertain first before opting for surgery.

It’s important to know that a complete tear to your rotator cuff can only be repaired and re-attached surgically.  But the majority of other types of rotator cuff injuries, it is possible to treat and cure using non-invasive, nonsurgical treatment methods.

Options to look at for rotator cuff recovery can include cortisone/steroid injections, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy through various exercise routines. For individuals who participate in contact sports or are required to use your arm frequently overhead, then it’s not uncommon for Doctors to recommend rotator cuff surgery.

Rotator cuff injury treatments using non-surgical means and methodologies can sometimes require that the patient makes changes to their normal activities and refrain from any sort of contact sports or overhead movements and actions.

The bottom line is that you will want to avoid all activities that may cause your rotator cuff symptoms such as pain and weakness to increase.  Ensure that your Doctor performs a rotator cuff physical examination to make sure you have a torn rotator and not some other shoulder injury.

The manipulation and control of rotator cuff injuries by selecting nonsurgical methods can give your shoulder some much needed pain relief and increase your shoulder’s range of motion, which is imperative to a full recovery and return to normal participation levels.

For many rotator cuff sufferers, their first symptom is shoulder pain, especially at night.  Then following pain is shoulder weakness.  There are many ways to deal with the pain but the only way to strengthen your rotator cuff and deal with the weakness is by performing specific rotator cuff exercises.

A main reason to avoid rotator cuff surgery altogether is that there is an inherent risk that goes with surgical procedures such as infections, complications from anesthesia and permanent stiffness.   Opting for non-surgical procedures ensures that you don’t have to take time off work or lose compensation because of your injury.

For obvious reasons, if your rotator cuff injury occurred over a 12 to 18 months ago, then non-surgical procedures could inevitably be a waste of time.  Also, if you know for a fact that the tear in your rotator cuff is greater than 3 centimeters, then you may have no other option but surgery.

Below are a set of non surgical options for a rotator cuff injury.  I have listed them in what I believe to be the least to most effective ways to recover:

Taking anti-inflammatory medicationUse of a slingSteroid injectionRest and limitation of overhead activityRotator cuff strengthening exercisesHome treatment programs

Did you know that number 6 existed(Home treatment programs)?

Many individuals have heard of the top 5, non-invasive options for rotator cuff treatment but not many people realize or know that you can treat and repair your torn rotator cuff at home.

The most exciting part about home based treatment is that you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars of your hard earned cash on Doctors, medical gadgets or exercise equipment.  When you click on the button below, a video will show you just how easy it is to recover from a rotator cuff injury at home!

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Comment on RICE Treatment Method by Will

For many injuries, it can be true that less is more.  When it comes to a rotator cuff injury, there is an effective treatment method that you can implement straight away if you want to decrease your shoulder pain.

It is not only effective when it comes to easing the pain associated with a rotator cuff injury but it can also prove effective for treating any sort of repetitive strain injury.

When it comes to completely recovering from any repetitive strain injury, the most effective pathway to recovery is to implement strengthening exercises to improve weakness and the return to normal range of motion and eliminate stiffness.

Without knowing exactly which exercises will help your injury, choosing to implement the R.I.C.E. treatment method is not only recommended as a first step but it should be used as a complementary treatment method to a specific exercise program.

So what is the term R.I.C.E. short for?

It means Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. The purpose of each of these individuals steps are to aid in the reduction of swelling and inflammation of your rotator cuff muscles and tendons.  Let’s go into further details about what exactly each step involves.

1. Rest – Besides the obvious of not making your injury even worse, there are 2 reasons why resting is vital after your suffer a rotator cuff injury.  First, it protects your injured tendon, muscles and ligaments from further damage such as a complete tear of the rotator cuff and secondly, it allows your body’s natural defence mechanisms to “kick in” and start the natural repair process.

2. Ice – Any person who has taken a basic first aid course knows that the first thing you do after someone sustains a muscle or tendon injury is apply ice.  Ice immediately numbs the area and helps control pain.  The application of Ice decreases the amount of blood flow to the injured area and helps decrease swelling. If you don’t have any ice packs, a bag of frozen vegetables will do the trick. To decrease the chances of tissue and skin damage, it’s recommended that you only apply ice for 15 minutes.

3. Compression – Applying pressure, aka Compression aids in the reduction of inflammation plus it can provide temporary pain relief. All that is required is an elastic bandage which gets wrapped up and around your shoulder region. How do you know if the bandage is too tight?  You’ll feel a throbbing sensation in your shoulder if the bandage is wrapped too tight. When this happens, re-wrap the bandage with less pressure.

4. Elevation – Although this step doesn’t really apply to a rotator cuff injury but is more so directed towards limbs and injuries that are below heart level.  Elevating your arm, or leg above heart level can also decrease swelling and inflammation.

In taking proactive measures and implementing the RICE treatment methods, you can dramitcally increase your rate of recovery as opposed to doing nothing at all.

If your shoulder pain does not subside in a couple of days, it’s best advised to seek medical attention as there could be something more serious going on.

But for those who are suffering from a rotator cuff injury and want to repair and recover from it at home without the need for any medical intervention or the use of expensive medical gadgets…click on the button below where a video will show you how!

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Comment on Frozen Shoulder Treatment by Mike Pick

The internet is awash with good and bad advice on how to treat various injuries and conditions.  You should always consult a medical doctor before you start any treatment plan to ensure that you have been diagnosed properly.

If you are suffering from the “cousin” of rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder,  then treatment involves non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications to relieve pain and inflammation over the short term, warm moist heat applied, stretching, range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises and application of ice after exercise.

The key to effective frozen shoulder treatment, and where most people go wrong,  is to use your affected shoulder as much as possible, in order to avoid making your shoulder condition worse.

It’s important to implement shoulder stretching and range of motion exercises to assist in the breaking up of  the “tightening” phase.

Be aware that if you suffer from frozen shoulder and if your pain significantly increases before you get to a position in the range of motion where the  tightness and stiffness starts to be experienced, you are probably a candidate for injection therapy before starting mobilization.

If cortisone shots do not work, the next treatment option for frozen shoulder is manual manipulation by a specialist while you are under anesthesia.

If you want to ensure that your frozen shoulder treatment works, there are 4 things you must keep in mind:

1. Make sure the frozen shoulder exercises you do are specific to the condition, so that you do not make your injury worse.

2. Avoid all activities and exercises that cause shoulder pain.

3. It’s best practice to perform stretching and range of motion exercises with your affected arm daily and apply heat before the exercise and ice after the exercises.

4. Don’t expect your frozen shoulder to be cured overnight.  Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to treating frozen shoulder.  The key is to be consistent, as it can take a great amount of time to heal and recover from this injury.

Not many individuals who suffer from frozen shoulder know that the treatment methods are same as that of a rotator cuff injury.  In fact, there are just 4 simple steps that you need to know and follow.

Even better, you can implement these 4 techniques at home without the need for any medical devices or exercise gadgets to get shoulder pain relief fast and improve your range of motion.

If you’ve had enough of your frozen shoulder pain and want to treat it at home – here’s your chance!

Simply click on the button below to watch a short video tutorial on how easy it is to get started.

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4 Easy Rotator Cuff Home Treatment Steps

With the number of people internet connections growing each and everyday, people are searching the internet for remedies and treatment options for all kinds of injuries and ailments at home.

It is no different for a rotator cuff injury.  But many people are not even aware that there is such a thing as rotator cuff home treatment but you can easily treat and recover from a torn rotator cuff from the comfort of your own living room without medical intervention.

Given the option of taking time off work or making an appointment with a Doctor, especially if you don’t have medical insurance versus seeking out an effective, safe, proven rotator cuff training and treatment program at home, I know which option you would choose!

But in order to be successful, the program has to be easy enough to implement and follow without the need for any special exercise equipment or medical gadgets that a Physical Therapist would have you use.  And that’s exactly what the Rotator Cuff Recovery Kit is all about!

Treating and resolving your torn rotator cuff at home in just 4 simple steps!  This treatment methodology has been successful implemented by hundreds of people around the world and the best part is that it works not matter how long you’ve had your rotator cuff problems.

The home treatment system is laid out in such a way that all you need to do is make a commitment to follow the step-by-step techniques and we guarantee that you will notice a decrease in shoulder pain within 48 hours and a vast improvement in your arms range of motion.

Say goodbye to the your shoulder pain at night and stop relying on others to help you do simple tasks such as putting on your jacket or lifting a box over your head.  Stopping popping the anti-inflammatory pills every 3-4 hours which only provide symptomatic relief.  Isn’t it time you got to the root cause of your rotator cuff injury?

You can get started with this safe, step-by-step treatment system right now without having to get up from the chair you are sitting on.  All you need to do is click on the button below to watch a short video that will reveal 4 steps you can take right now to treat and stop your rotator cuff pain at home!

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