Exercises for Rotator Cuff Blog

When I come out form the ultrasound examination knowing I have a tear in my rotator cuff I was in panic and I literally started to cry to my friend on the phone.

I had no idea what kind of treatment the orthopedist is going to determine for me.

I immediately started to think about the worst option, going through surgery. I’ve never been through a surgery before and I was terrified of the thought of possibly going through one.

In the end it turned out all I needed was physiotherapy and exercises, and I was very glad to hear that.

Who Does Need to Go Through Surgery in Case of a Rotator Cuff Injury?

The decision whether one should go through surgery or not is based on a few factors:

• The extant of the injury
• The patient’s health
• The patient’s age
• The general function of the shoulder

Usually a Rotator Cuff Surgery is Recommended in These Cases

• You feel a tearing sensation
• You hear a popping sound from the shoulder during an activity
• You don’t feel any improvement after going through non-surgical treatments such as medications, physical therapy etc. 
• You feel weakness in the shoulder that interferes with your lifestyle   
• You feel ongoing pain that interferes with your lifestyle  

If you feel any of the described above you need to consult your doctor as soon as possible.