Question 1

how to tell if i have a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Pain in the shoulder and the upper arm, limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder in certain directions and sometime weakness of the arm.

Question 2

how can i avoid a repeat  rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Be smart & lucky: While there are some variables that you have the ability to control (such as how you lift, what activities you participate in, etc), there are some variables that you cannot easily control. This includes normal aging of the tendon and genetics.

Question 3

how to know if i have a rotator cuff injury/tear?

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Rotator cuff tears: are common in people older than 50 -60.  If you have a history of trauma, Weakness in your shoulder and pain, especially night pain then odds are you have a rotator cuff tear.  Evaluation by an orthopedist or sports medicine doc will confirm the diagnosis typically by exam and MRI. Surgery is the primary treatment of Rotator Cuff tears .

Question 4

can i still run with a mild rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it is not too uncomfortable to you moving it around but there is no reason that you cannot exercise by running.

Question 5

should i use gauze for my minor rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

No : Ice usually works well for a rotator cuff strain. If pain persists you should see an orthopedist who will probably prescribe a short course of physical therapy.

Question 6

how do i know if surgery is necessary for a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

What are the symtoms: First, why do you think you have a rc problem?  Your doc could take a look at you and make a diagnosis relatively easily.  Mri can see a tear but not all need surgery.

Question 7

with a rotator cuff injury can i still continue heavy lifting at work?

Accepted Answer

Depends how u lift: It depends on how you have to lift and what kind of rotator cuff injury you have. If you can avoid overhead lifting, you can avoid exacerbation of the injury. Keep the weight close to your body and use your legs more. Tendinitis/bursitis is not associated with damage to the rotator cuff and lifting is possible, but may be painful. A full thickness rotator cuff tear makes any lifting very difficult.

Question 8

i have a rotator cuff injury in back of the neck, is it okay for me to still work out?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: You should be able to work out, but you should see an Athletic Trainer or Physical therapist, to receive the correct exercises.

Question 9

should i see a chiropractor if i have a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually an orthopedic surgeon determines if surgical intervention or physical therapy is indicate

Question 10

how can you treat a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

It depend: If there is tear or no tear in it, most of the time if you have no tear we treat with medication and physical therapy and injections, if torn most likely need surgery.

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