Starting Therapy Fast for Rotator Cuff Tears Makes a Difference
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Rotator cuff tears can be quite painful or just a plain nuisance. Most people do not even know they have one. During autopsies, it was shown that seventy percent of people over the age of 80 had one. And at least 30 percent of those under 70. The older a person becomes the more worn out things become. A person could push, pull, or stretch up too high for example. It can be disabling if not treated at all.
Rotator cuff tears do not only strike old folks but also, others as well.
Falling or any kind of accident can cause rotator cuff tears. There are tough football players out there who put up with the risk of having these injuries because of the demand of the sport. Even with such a simple game of golf can be hazardous to the rotator cuff, too. You do not have to tumble down from a higher place to get a rotator cuff injury. I even had my injury when one simply pulled me by the arm.
There are common symptoms to point to a rotator cuff tear. One basic sign is when you can't stretch your arm over your head or when you can't even pull your arm to your shirt sleeve. When it gets excruciatingly painful while sleeping, pay attention to these signs. When that part of the shoulder seems to cause throbbing pain that stretches down to the elbow and it constantly affects you, no doubt, you have a rotator cuff tear. Correct the problem before it is too late because believe me, I was lucky, I got it attended to right away.
The best remedy for a tear is to start physical therapy right away. I have found that I can now do the exercises myself without going to a therapist. There is plenty of information available on different therapies that can be used.
The best advice I can give is to seek medical help. Various clinical tests like MRI, Arthrogram or diagnostic arthroscopy can help detect a rotator cuff injury. In the course of the physical exam, the doctor usually checks the shoulder by moving it. The doctor also checks on the range of motion to find out the extent of the injury whether it is pinched, just a minor tear or a complete tear.
A rotator cuff injury ignored and left untreated can result to serious problems. The earlier the person can treat a rotator cuff tear, the better it is. When left untreated, the doctor may resort to surgery, which is another major dilemma to tackle.
Rotator cuff tears do not only strike old folks but also, others as well.
Falling or any kind of accident can cause rotator cuff tears. There are tough football players out there who put up with the risk of having these injuries because of the demand of the sport. Even with such a simple game of golf can be hazardous to the rotator cuff, too. You do not have to tumble down from a higher place to get a rotator cuff injury. I even had my injury when one simply pulled me by the arm.
There are common symptoms to point to a rotator cuff tear. One basic sign is when you can't stretch your arm over your head or when you can't even pull your arm to your shirt sleeve. When it gets excruciatingly painful while sleeping, pay attention to these signs. When that part of the shoulder seems to cause throbbing pain that stretches down to the elbow and it constantly affects you, no doubt, you have a rotator cuff tear. Correct the problem before it is too late because believe me, I was lucky, I got it attended to right away.
The best remedy for a tear is to start physical therapy right away. I have found that I can now do the exercises myself without going to a therapist. There is plenty of information available on different therapies that can be used.
The best advice I can give is to seek medical help. Various clinical tests like MRI, Arthrogram or diagnostic arthroscopy can help detect a rotator cuff injury. In the course of the physical exam, the doctor usually checks the shoulder by moving it. The doctor also checks on the range of motion to find out the extent of the injury whether it is pinched, just a minor tear or a complete tear.
A rotator cuff injury ignored and left untreated can result to serious problems. The earlier the person can treat a rotator cuff tear, the better it is. When left untreated, the doctor may resort to surgery, which is another major dilemma to tackle.
