Thank you

Very well

Thank you. Now I know the why..

After a year of pain in my none dominate shoulder I finally went to a Dr. for a diagnosis. He took ex rays and was ready to send me off to PT saying no real damage maybe minor bone spur. I felt it was a muscle/tissue issue and asked for MRI. If didn't ask wouldn't have ordered it. My MRI showed I have Rotator Cuff tear 1cm at the distal supraspinatus tendon anterior fibers. His quote was to fix would need to operation since it won't heal self since it didn't for the past year. My question is---is it too late to heal on it own if followed a treatment process. Keep in mind I'm 64yrs old and still play golf and softball. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Hoping I can still go the holistic way like @patticarey took.

You are a great help

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Abdul, thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled we could help you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

Thanks sir for help people❤

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Sidhu, it is our pleasure! We are thrilled to see that you found this information helpful. If you are interested we have a playlist for rotator cuff tear help. You can access it here: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

Thanks your the best 🥰🙏🏼🥰🤸🏽‍♂️

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Concetta! You are the best!! Glad to hear this helped 😃 If you are interested in learning more, here is a playlist with all of our videos on rotator cuff: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k You might also want to learn more about our Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program: "Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program" www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/

Hi Dr. I was diagnosed with “frozen shoulder”. I’m in severe pain. What exercises do you recommend? I started PT today and had minimal exercises. Just thought I’d ask recommendations from you. I trust you. Thanks ahead of time. Luz

I agree certainly with the sling. It helped me when I had a torn rotator cuff. However, as an acupuncturist and Oriental medicine doctor, I included acupuncture, herbal medicine from traditional Chinese to move blood and reduce inflammation and, medical massage therapy. I had full 100% recovery after this 95% tear, plus eliminating other damage to the shoulder.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Patti! That's excellent news!! We are so glad you were able to heal your rotator cuff tear naturally! 🙌🏼 If you are interested in strenghtening your rotator cuff even more, here is a link to the Rotator Cuff Recovery Program: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/

@michellebowling1979

5 ай бұрын

I was just talking to my chiropractor about dry needling. I wonder how much it would help with healing a tear

@patticarey8415

5 ай бұрын

Michelle I would not recommend dry needling. I would recommend you work with an acupuncturist. If you want to PM I will be glad to discuss my reasons. Dry needling is nothing more than acupuncture done by people who have minimal training and will tell you it is different from acupuncture but it is not.

@patricialaichour9589

4 ай бұрын

Did accupuncture and it definitely helped a lot with the excercises..I also put castor oil on the area where the tear is and it has helped with the pain!

@TheUmbowa

Ай бұрын

What kind of herbal medicine did you include and where did you get it from?

lightweight exercise.. i use a 2 lb weight and barely move my arm . strengthening the muscles... and increase a bit daily .. dont go into a painful area.. it can take months

Opinion 61 year 61-year-old male, I have full movement and workout regularly. CONCLUSION: 1. Frayed deep near full thickness 1.6cm tear supraspinatus interstitium and bursal surface. Mild bursitis. 2. Chronic Hill-Sachs lesion. Scarred anterior inferior labroligament complex. No acute macroinstability. 3. AC arthropathy. Pseudocysts and marrow reaction distal clavicle and acromion related to overuse. Low lying acromion. Lateral arch narrowing.

Do you recommend to exercise the rest of the body while healing the rotator cuff?

Aren’t you at risk of developing frozen shoulder if you don’t continue to use the shoulder ? I have had a near-full thickness tear of supraspinatus for a year. But when I took a few weeks off of any strenuous activity (i.e. playing Pickleball!) i started developing frozen shoulder! Now i am dealing with trying to do range of motion exercises (thru PT) to “thaw”out my frozen shoulder problem. Any thoughts would be much appreciated

I have rotetor cuff partial thickness tear

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Sidhu, we are very sorry you've been suffering from a rotator cuff partial thickness tear! 🥺We can only imagine the frustration you've been faced with. In case you are interested we have a comprehensive approach to your rotator cuff injury with our Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program: The Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to get your shoulder pain under control to allow the rotator cuff tendons to heal. Then it guides you to correct the underlying root muscle imbalances so that you can fix the source of the problem (rather than just treat the symptoms) and get long-term relief from shoulder pain. This program works even if you've had rotator cuff surgery in the past but continue to have rotator cuff problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/ In the meantime we have a Rotator Cuff Tear Help playlist that could aid in your recovery. You can access it here: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k We hope you can feel some relief soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

Who should I see to diagnose this? I've been to a physio, doctor, massage therapist and osteopath but no one seems to be able to help

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

5 ай бұрын

Hi Kenyon, An Orthopedic Shoulder Specialist should be able to help you with a diagnosis. 🧡

Do you have to wear this sling all day long? Can you take it off sometimes?

@michellebowling1979

3 ай бұрын

He says to use it as much as possible. But if you’re like sitting still you could prop your arm up on pillows or something to keep the weight off. I did a lot of sitting with mine propped up on my couch arm and was starting to do better but now I’m back to hurting all the time. 😩

No offense, but I disagree. On April 2nd, I inadvertently and badly threw out my lower back. I had far too many tasks to complete and no funds for a doctor visit. Let alone a ride to see a doctor. The same day I continued to work because I had no choice. The back issues forced me to heavily rely on my right shoulder for lifting and carrying weight (93+ pounds) through the yard. This resulted in my tearing my rotator cuff. Which muscle? Not sure as it hurt and barely usable in any form. But I found that if I bore through the pain and forced my arm to move, it hurt less and less. Before I knew it, I was cutting down thick evasive vines with no pain at all. The pain only returns if I don't use the shoulder. As of now, movement has improved a great deal and it only hurts if I lean on it while sitting, or after I wake up from sleep.