You can place ice on top of your shoulder to address your rotator cuff pain, but the application of ice will not heal the injury.…

People often experience improvement in their ability to sleep by placing support under their arm while sleeping. A rolled-up bath towel or a pillow under…

Rotator cuff injuries can worsen over time if not properly cared for. Too little exercise or too much/too strenuous exercise can worsen rotator cuff injuries.…

There is no one “best exercise”. The exercises that will be beneficial for a particular person depends on the extent of the injury and the…

Avoiding painful movements and heavy lifting will help the pain diminish. Over-the-counter pain medications and ice may also provide relief.…

If you have surgery, the return to strenuous activities may not occur until four months after surgery. Full return to activity may not occur until…

Not all rotator cuff tears require surgery. Schedule a physical therapy evaluation to learn the safest and most effective treatment options to manage your rotator…

The rotator cuff is made up of the muscles and tendons of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.…

The goals of physical therapy treatment for a rotator cuff injury are to reduce pain, increase range of motion, increase strength, and regain functional ability.…

Rotator cuff tears can go undetected and be asymptomatic, with no pain or limitation. Partial tears and those rotator cuff tears that are not due…