If the inflammation is acute, anti-inflammatory medication, ice, and rest can be beneficial in minimizing pain and inflammation. If the inflammation is chronic, low-load therapeutic exercise can be effective in reducing inflammation.
If the integrity of your rotator cuff does not safely allow for the performance of push-ups, or if the push-ups are performed incorrectly, you could compromise your rotator cuff health.
Push-ups come in many forms. Push-ups can be good for rotator cuff strengthening if your shoulder has the necessary strength and range of motion. Oftentimes, modifications need to be made to ensure you’re doing a version of push-ups that is…
A good rule of thumb is to avoid exercises that cause severe and lasting pain. If you are starting a new exercise program, perform exercises lightly and progress with time. “Too much, too soon” commonly irritates old injuries.
Rotator cuff self-massage is best performed with the assistance of a self-massage tool such as a ball, cane, roller, or massage gun. These allow targeted treatment in a pain-free range of motion.
If the source of pain is due to localized inflammation in the rotator cuff due to a strain or tear, chiropractic joint manipulation alone will not resolve the pain.
You can place ice on top of your shoulder to address your rotator cuff pain, but the application of ice will not heal the injury. Ice application can provide a temporary analgesic effect.
Many people find that supporting their upper arm with a pillow or towel roll reduces their shoulder pain when sleeping. Many people also prefer to temporarily sleep in a reclining position while their rotator cuff is healing.
Sleeping is not a common mechanism of injury for the rotator cuff. Individuals may suspect that they injured their rotator cuff while sleeping due to the increased shoulder pain that can occur while lying flat, but the mechanism of injury…
People often experience improvement in their ability to sleep by placing support under their arm while sleeping. A rolled-up bath towel or a pillow under the arm can relieve strain on the rotator cuff while lying on your back. Additionally,…