Most rotator cuff tears cannot heal on their own unless the injury is minor. Some need medications and physiotherapy, whereas most require surgery. Read more: Can a Torn Rotator Cuff Heal on Its Own? Article
Multimedia: Slideshows, Images & Quizzes
-
Rotator Cuff Tear: Exercises, Symptoms, Tests, and Surgery
Rotator cuff tears are painful. Learn about rotator cuff tear exercises, symptoms, tests, and surgery.
-
Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
If your tendons get irritated and swollen, you might have tendinitis. Learn the symptoms and find out how you can prevent and...
-
Pain Management: Visual Guide to Frozen Shoulder
It's got nothing to do with cold weather. It means your shoulder is jammed up. WebMD guides you through the causes of frozen...
-
Bursitis: Treatments for Hip, Knee, Shoulder and More
Diagnosed with bursitis? Learn about treatment and prevention for trochanteric bursitis, as well as hip, knee, shoulder and other...
SLIDESHOW
Pictures of the 7 Riskiest Workout Moves, and How to Improve Them See SlideshowRelated Disease Conditions
-
Shoulder and Neck Pain
Shoulder and neck pain may be caused by bursitis, a pinched nerve, whiplash, tendinitis, a herniated disc, or a rotator cuff injury. Symptoms also include weakness, numbness, coolness, color changes, swelling, and deformity. Treatment at home may incorporate resting, icing, and elevating the injury. A doctor may prescribe pain medications and immobilize the injury.
-
Sprains and Strains
An injury to a ligament is called a sprain, and an injury to muscle or tendon is called a strain. Sprains and strains may be caused by repetitive movements or a single stressful incident. Symptoms and signs include pain and swelling. Though treatment depends upon the extent and location of the injury, rest, ice, compression, and elevation are key elements of treatment.
-
Rotator Cuff Tear and Injury
Rotator cuff injury is damage to any of the four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Shoulder pain and tenderness are common symptoms. Rotator cuff disease treatment depends on the severity of the shoulder injury.
-
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of the shoulder bursa. Bursitis may be caused by injury, infection, or a rheumatic condition. Symptoms include pain, swelling, tenderness, and pain with movement of the shoulder joint. Treatment may involve ice compresses, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications and depends on whether there is an infection.
-
What Are the Symptoms of a Torn Tendon in the Shoulder?
Symptoms of a shoulder tendon tear or rotator cuff tear may include dull pain, tenderness, swelling, weakness, or stiffness.
-
How Long Does It Take to Heal Shoulder Tendonitis?
Shoulder tendinitis can take 4 weeks to 6 months or longer to heal, depending on the severity of your injury. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
-
What Is the Best Exercise for a Rotator Cuff Injury?
Rotator cuff exercises can help relieve shoulder pain, strengthen your muscles, and improve flexibility. Here are 5 of the best exercises for rotator cuff injuries.
-
What Is the Most Painful Shoulder Injury?
As a rule, a fracture is often the most painful shoulder injury, followed by other conditions of the nerves and tissues of the shoulder joint.
-
What Are the Most Common Shoulder Injuries?
The shoulder injury is an injury to any of the structures in the shoulder joint, including bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilages. Shoulders are easily injured because they have a complex structure that provides a wide range of motion. They are the most mobile joints in the body and consequently, the most unstable.
-
Are There Any Exercises for a Rotator Cuff Injury?
Here are three effective exercises to help you recover from your rotator cuff injury.
Treatment & Diagnosis
Prevention & Wellness
From 
Pain and Injury Resources
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Subscribe to MedicineNet's General Health Newsletter
By clicking Submit, I agree to the MedicineNet's Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of MedicineNet's subscriptions at any time.