Our arms are used lots. And like all joint that’s used day by day, they’re especially vulnerable to injury. Sometimes rest and an ice pack is all it takes to get back to normal, but rotator cuff pain or stiffness that does not go away could also be an indication it is time to seek skilled treatment.
What this treatment looks like depends upon several aspects, including the variety of rotator cuff injury you’ve got experienced. For the total picture, we chat with orthopedic surgeon Nicholas Weiss on the For Health’s Sake podcast. He translates:
- How the rotator cuff works and how injury can occur
- Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury
- Risk aspects for rotator cuff injuries
- When surgical or non-surgical treatment is really useful
Discover what your arm needs
The symptoms of a rotator cuff tear mustn’t be ignored – even when pain is just not one among them. The longer a tear is ignored, the more serious it could be and the more complicated treatment and recovery may be. So if you’ve got questions or concerns about your shoulder, discuss with your doctor. They will test your strength, mobility, and range of motion, and then recommend additional tests or the perfect variety of treatment.