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Can naproxen be used to treat a torn ligament or inflammation in the rotator cuff?
Naproxen is an antiinflammatory drug, and may reduce inflammation in the rotator cuff. In itself, it cannot heal a torn ligament.
Can ben-gay help a rotator cuff injury?
It can relieve pain, but it cannot heal tissue.
How long does it take for a strained rotator cuff to heal?
A rotator cuff surgery can have you out for about 6 weeks before you are functional again. Just do as the doctor says after surgery, take you pain medicines and therapy if needed and you will be fine.
Will Atlas Orthogonic Realignment help torn rotaror cuff, or should the rotator cuff heal first?
Good luck trying to get an answer on here, I would recommend calling them to get a real answer.
Can a rotator cuff tear heal on its own?
I'm told that everyones body heals at it own pace. Two years ago my husband tore his rotator cuff it took about 6 months for him to stop feeling pain. L-lysine amino acid is great for speeding up the healing process and Bio Freez help with the pain also a cold press to reduce swelling every 2 to three hours.
How long before you can play basketball after rotator cuff surgery?
It all depends on how bad the injury was and what they had to repair. Also, depends on how you heal, and how you take care of your shoulder, and do your home and therapy exercises consistently. Im 18 and been having shoulder problems since playing baseball at 16. I had rotator cuff surgery in December of 2011, and 2 1/2 months later I started shooting and playing basketball. Im a pitcher so it will be awhile until I can start light throwing again, but I have no pain shooting basketball. Just go to therapy and you will be okay
Rotor cup repair?
Rotator cuff repair generally involves some type of surgery to re-attach the tendon to its anchor spot on the Humerous bone in the shoulder. A complete tear will not heal on its own, so surgery is unavoidable, but these days they can perform arthroscopic surgery which is not as invasive and has a faster healing time that traditional surgery.
What can you take for pain after rotator cuff surgery?
Give the shoulder a rest, alternate with ice and heat. Strengthening the muscle around the rotator cuff will relieve the load of movement. Low level laser has also been shown to be effective. Treatment of injured shoulder rotator cuff: If injury is less than 72 hours then local cold pack and Aleve or Advil by mouth. If one can not raise the arm fully then may need to see an orthopedist. Initial treatment is physicl therapy- i.e. to move arm and shoulder to fullest ability and strenghthen the muscles. If Physical therapy does not cure and one can not move arm then a surgery to repair the torn rotator cuff is advised. This may not be a DIY project. What I've done with tremendous success is using a mixture of sheep dip, orange tang, and Vick's vapor rub. The high acidity of the tang mixed with the mentholate and dung has a mysterious pain relieving effect. It has not been medically proven, but over 90% of people who try this process report astounding results. Answer: Rotator Cuff injuries are very common injuries and can persist for years unless treatment is properly addressed. Anyone who has had one will tell you that they are incredibly painful and very hard to heal. The rotator cuff is used to describe four muscle groups in the shoulder area. This muscle group helps to stabilize the joint in the shoulder when the upper arm moves. Once one or more of the rotator cuff muscles are injured it becomes very difficult to recover 100%. It is almost impossible to keep from re-straining the muscles because even in a sling our shoulder can still move. It's just not possible to stop everything and rest the injury properly. Everyone has demands that make them keep going and in the process we prevent the rotator cuff from healing. What ends up happening is we continually reinjure the shoulder through our daily activities. Treatments: Ultrasound and/or Radiant Energy treatments dramatically increase the blood flow and reduce inflammation constant motion is what keeps the blood flowing through that area Cold compression wraps are highly effective at both reducing inflammation and preventing its return in between therapeutic treatments.
What is a good exercise for a torn rotator cuff?
*IMPORTANT* - Get your doctor's clearance before starting any exercise for a joint injury. Also, no exercise can heal rotator cuff. It can increase mobility and decrease pain. One of the most gentle exercises for rotator cuff is to stand beside a wall with the affected shoulder facing the wall. Put your fingertips on the wall and step out//away from the wall until your arm is level with your shoulder and only the fingertips are touching the wall. Now, "walk" your fingers up the wall as far as you can. Stop if pain. Then, walk your fingers back down the wall. Repeat 10x and redo the exercise up to 3 times a day. A second exercise.... Put your affected arm straight down, with your hand on the side of your hip. Raise your arm as high as you can without pain. Now pretend you are moving your arm in the air, from 3 pm position to 11 am position... so, 3, 2, 1, 12, 11.... then go backward, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. Repeat the whole sequence at least 5x. Hint: This exercise will make it easier to reach behind your back, such as to put on your coat or wipe yourself. The pain from a torn rotator cuff can take months to calm down. The exercises will help, but need done regularly.
How long is recovery from rotator cuff surgery?
It usually takes between four and six months to fully recover from rotator cuff surgery. The first couple weeks after the surgery, the arm has to remain immobilized; after this, physical therapy begins and becomes more intense over the weeks to follow. A person's overall health, whether they smoke, and if their blood sugar is controlled (if they have diabetes) can all make a large difference on how well he or she will heal from the surgery and how quickly he or she will be able to have full use of their arm again. Usually after the first week it starts getting better, but it depends on you following doctor's advice. I had this procedure 2 years ago, for the first week it was VERY VERY rough but the next week it was better by the third week, it was back to business as usual. the first week is important, no activity at all. I had rotator cuff surgery and was in a sling and immobilized for 1 week. Then, went to physical therapy and was told to do a few exercises letting my arm drop down to my side and just let it move in small circles...moving it with the momentum of your body. The Dr. also told me to leave it out of my sling at home..but never to try to raise it above my shoulder height, or to try and reach my hand where I could not see it. When going out in public, to wear my sling. Every week I attend physical therapy. I am at week 4 and being able to do most normal movements..except any lifting. I had arthroscopic surgery, and I am told it is very different from the way it used to be done, which I am sure it makes a difference with your recovery.
Rotator cuff repair?
DefinitionRotator cuff repair is a type of surgery to fix a torn tendon in the shoulder. The procedure can be done with a large ("open") incision or with shoulder arthroscopy, which uses small button-hole sized incisions.DescriptionThe rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that form a cuff over the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons hold the arm in its "ball and socket" joint and help the shoulder to rotate. The role of the tendons is to hold the powerful shoulder muscles to the shoulder and arm bones. The tendons can be torn from overuse or injury.Your doctor will first check your shoulder with a small camera (arthroscope) to look at the tear and determine if it can be fixed. The arthroscope is inserted into the shoulder through a small poke-hole. The camera is connected to a video monitor. The surgeon looks around the entire joint to check the cartilage, tendons, and ligaments of your shoulder.After evaluating the shoulder joint, the surgeon places the camera in the space above the rotator cuff tendons, called the subacromial space. The surgeon can check the area above the rotator cuff, clean out inflamed or damaged tissue, and remove a bone spur (subacromial spur).If a tear is going to be fixed, the surgeon may perform the surgery with a larger, open incision. Other surgeons use the arthroscope and 1 to 3 additional small poke-holes or smaller incisions to perform the surgery. The additional small incisions allow the surgeon to insert other instruments to repair damaged tissue.The goal is to attach the tendon back to the bone where it tore off. The tendon is attached with sutures. Small rivets (called suture anchors) are often used to help attach the tendon to the bone. The suture anchors can be made of metal or material that dissolves over time, and do not need to be removed.At the end of the surgery, the incisions are closed, and a dressing is applied. If arthroscopy was performed, most surgeons take pictures of the procedure from the video monitor to show you what was found and what was done.Why the Procedure Is PerformedRotator cuff repair may be recommended for shoulder problems such as:Torn rotator cuff with weakness and painPain, especially using the arm overheadA bone spur or inflammation around the rotator cuffRisksThe risks for any anesthesia are:Allergic reactions to medicationsProblems breathingThe risks for any surgery are:BleedingInfectionNerve damageAdditional risks include:Stiffness of the shoulderFailure of the surgery to relieve symptomsFailure of the repair to healWeakness of the shoulderAfter the ProcedureSurgery to repair a torn rotator cuff is usually very successful at relieving pain in the shoulder. The procedure may not always return strength to the shoulder. Rotator cuff repair can require a long recovery period, especially if the tear was large.In many cases, arthroscopy reduces the need to surgically open the shoulder joint. This can result in less pain and stiffness. In cases of repair, the body still needs to heal after arthroscopic surgery, just as if it were open surgery, so the overall recovery time will still be long.Outlook (Prognosis)The recovery can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on the size of the tear and other factors. You may have to wear a sling for 1 to 6 weeks after surgery. Pain is usually managed with medications.When you can return to work or play sports will depend on the surgery that was performed, but it will usually take several months to resume your regular activities.Physical therapy may help you to regain the motion and strength of your shoulder. The length of therapy will depend on the repair that was performed.ReferencesMatsen FA III, Fehringer EV, Lippitt SB, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA Jr. Rotator cuff. In: Rockwood CA Jr, Matsen FA III, Wirth MA, Lippitt SB, eds. The Shoulder. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 17.Miller RH II, Dlabach JA. Shoulder and elbow injuries. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 44.
Whats the best way to help a strained muscle heal?
Take it easy. The rotator cuff (the shoulder joint) is one of the most easily injured joints on your body, and if it is badly damaged or does not heal properly, it can cause you lasting discomfort. If you have strained the joint, avoid excessive movement or stress on the shoulder. Taking an anti-inflamatory like Advil can help the joint heal more quickly, and keeping it loose is also important. It may also be a good idea to go see a doctor to see what the extent of the injury is and what specific action needs to be taken in order to speed the healing process. Take it easy. The rotator cuff (the shoulder joint) is one of the most easily injured joints on your body, and if it is badly damaged or does not heal properly, it can cause you lasting discomfort. If you have strained the joint, avoid excessive movement or stress on the shoulder. Taking an anti-inflamatory like Advil can help the joint heal more quickly, and keeping it loose is also important. It may also be a good idea to go see a doctor to see what the extent of the injury is and what specific action needs to be taken in order to speed the healing process.
