Chiropractic for Rotator Cuff Tears

Tearing the rotator cuff can be a painful and debilitating injury. Many may think the first option they have to repair a tear would be surgery. Here at Therapeutic Solutions, LLC in Newport News, VA, we believe there are other ways to heal and relieve pain besides surgery.

The rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. They keep the ball of the humerus (the upper arm bone) firmly into the shoulder socket. Many who have torn their rotator cuff have done so due to repetitive overhead lifting. They are also commonly caused by long-term heavy lifting and bone spurs in the bones of the shoulders. Sports like tennis and baseball, as well as occupations like carpenters are commonly associated with rotator cuff tears, as well. Most that tear a rotator cuff are over the age of forty.

Although keeping your shoulder immobilized allows rest and pain relief, it could allow the connective tissue within the joint to thicken and tighten. This is a condition referred to as frozen shoulder.

Physical therapy can help the rotator cuff regain flexibility and strength without surgery. Along with adjustments of the spine and joints associated with the rotator cuff, massage and stretching can help the rotator cuff return to normal function.

If you have trouble reaching over your head, behind your back, a dull ache in the shoulder or difficulty sleeping on the affected shoulder, you could have a rotator cuff tear. For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

Rotator Cuff Tears

One of the most common injuries to occur in the shoulder is a tear in the rotator cuff, which is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder to provide movement and stability. The tendons from these muscles attach to the top of the humerus, and this is where most tears occur, although muscles are sometimes involved.  Rotator cuff tears can be caused by direct blows to the shoulder, by falling on the arm while it is outstretched and by having your arm yanked. Impingement (tendinitis), where the rotator cuff tendons rub against the shoulder blade, can also lead the rotator cuff to become inflamed, fray and weaken.

People most susceptible to these injuries include swimmers, tennis players, baseball players and other participants in activities that involve a lot of arm movement overhead. Your risk for injury is also higher if you are over the age of 40 since muscles and tendons lose elasticity as you age.

If you have torn your rotator cuff, we can help you heal without the need for steroid injections or surgery. Here at Therapeutic Solutions LLC in Newport News, VA, we use therapies, such as electrical muscle stimulation and inferential electro-therapy, to promote healing and reduce pain and inflammation. Additionally, chiropractic adjustments and targeted exercises can be used to restore mobility and range of movement. In about six to eight weeks, you will notice a significant improvement.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill and staff at 757-873-4131.