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Would heat and/or ice be beneficial to a torn rotator cuff?
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Ice: Typically ice would be beneficial to decrease inflammation in an affected area if you actually have a tear in the rotator cuff, ice will only decrease pain and swelling, but the ultimate treatment might be either physical therapy or surgery.
Answered 5/13/2013
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Ice.: We like ice because it numbs the area for pain relief, and it reduces inflammation.
Answered 7/6/2019
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