What treatment do i use for a strained rotator cuff?

Multimodal: Rotator cuff injuries (without a tear) are typically treated with a multi-modal approach. Avoidance of aggravating activities. Treatment of inflammation with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, naproxen) and use of ice. Range of motion exercises and, since the rotator cuff is typically weak, strengthening exercises targeting the rotator cuff are incorporated in the treatment plan.

Common treatment: Rotator cuff strains typically resolve with observation, avoidance of aggravating activities, daily antiinflammatories, ice, occasionally formal physical therapy with a gradual progression back to activities as comfort allows. If symptoms persist or if significant weakness is present a formal evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon is warranted to look for more significant problems.

Therapy: If you have strained your rotator cuff, the first line of treatment is rest, ice, activity modification. I would also consider rotator cuff strengthening exercises. You can do these on your own or work with a therapist. If pain persists or the shoulder is weak see a shoulder specialist to be evaluated properly.

PT ect.: C a shoulder specialist, if by his/her xam no tear is suspected, pt, nsaids and most important is activity modification @ home, work, & exercising.