. Wrap in a cloth and apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time. This should be done at intervals for the first 1-2 days after the injury occurres.

3) Support the arm in a sling to take any pressure off the shoulder.

4) Consider taking anti-inflammatory medicine.

5) Book a doctors appointment so the injury c

Out of all the injuries you could potentially encounter, one stands out as being extremely common, painful and frustrating in the time it can take to heal.

What I’m talking about here is a shoulder injury or more precisely, a rotator cuff injury which occurs within the group of 4 muscles that help lift and rotate your shoulder. Usually these tears occur in people who have had shoulder pain for some time, but can also be caused by trying to lift a weight that’s far too heavy.

If you have experienced any of the following problems, it may be that you are suffering from such an injury:

Pain located primarily on top and in the front of your shoulder.

Weakness which is worst when performing military presses and other overhead lifts.

Stiffness in the shoulder.

A popping sensation in the shoulder.

A difficulty sleeping on the shoulder at night.

Unfortunately, many people don’t realise there are ways to repair this muscle without frequent therapy or expensive drugs.

But by treating the injury in the right way with exercise, you will be back to full fitness in no time.

Here’s what to do if you’ve developed such a problem recently (or if you do in the future!)...

1) Use basic first aid measures with “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation).

2) Apply ice to decrease swelling. Wrap in a cloth and apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time. This should be done at intervals for the first 1-2 days after the injury occurres.

3) Support the arm in a sling to take any pressure off the shoulder.

4) Consider taking anti-inflammatory medicine.

5) Book a doctors appointment so the injury ca

lly these tears occur in people who have had shoulder pain for some time, but can also be caused by trying to lift a weight that’s far too heavy.

If you have experienced any of the following problems, it may be that you are suffering from such an injury:

Pain located primarily on top and in the front of your shoulder.

Weakness which is worst when performing military presses and other overhead lifts.

Stiffness in the shoulder.

A popping sensation in the shoulder.

A difficulty sleeping on the shoulder at night.

Unfortunately, many people don’t realise there are ways to repair this muscle without frequent therapy or expensive drugs.

But by treating the injury in the right way with exercise, you will be back to full fitness in no time.

Here’s what to do if you’ve developed such a problem recently (or if you do in the future!)...

1) Use basic first aid measures with “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation).

2) Apply ice to decrease swelling. Wrap in a cloth and apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time. This should be done at intervals for the first 1-2 days after the injury occurres.

3) Support the arm in a sling to take any pressure off the shoulder.

4) Consider taking anti-inflammatory medicine.

5) Book a doctors appointment so the injury c

akness which is worst when performing military presses and other overhead lifts.

Stiffness in the shoulder.

A popping sensation in the shoulder.

A difficulty sleeping on the shoulder at night.

Unfortunately, many people don’t realise there are ways to repair this muscle without frequent therapy or expensive drugs.

But by treating the injury in the right way with exercise, you will be back to full fitness in no time.

Here’s what to do if you’ve developed such a problem recently (or if you do in the future!)...

1) Use basic first aid measures with “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation).

2) Apply ice to decrease swelling. Wrap in a cloth and apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time. This should be done at intervals for the first 1-2 days after the injury occurres.

3) Support the arm in a sling to take any pressure off the shoulder.

4) Consider taking anti-inflammatory medicine.

5) Book a doctors appointment so the injury c

/p>

But by treating the injury in the right way with exercise, you will be back to full fitness in no time.

Here’s what to do if you’ve developed such a problem recently (or if you do in the future!)...

1) Use basic first aid measures with “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation).

2) Apply ice to decrease swelling. Wrap in a cloth and apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time. This should be done at intervals for the first 1-2 days after the injury occurres.

3) Support the arm in a sling to take any pressure off the shoulder.

4) Consider taking anti-inflammatory medicine.

5) Book a doctors appointment so the injury c

. Wrap in a cloth and apply to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time. This should be done at intervals for the first 1-2 days after the injury occurres.

3) Support the arm in a sling to take any pressure off the shoulder.

4) Consider taking anti-inflammatory medicine.

5) Book a doctors appointment so the injury can be assessed. This may mean visiting again to see a specialist.

6) An MRI scan may be needed to access the full extent of the tear.

7) Rehab is then carried out for up to 6 weeks.

8) Surgery may be an option following this, but only in cases where the natural process is not successful.

What you are trying to achieve during the rehab stage is an increase in pain-free range motion, while strengthening the muscles of the shoulder and surrounding muscle groups.

This is the key to a full recovery, and light exercises should ideally be performed soon after the inflammation has died down.

If you’re wondering how long it could be until your shoulder is back to normal, there is no real answer for that but it all depends on your dedication towards getting better.

One important piece of advice is to always consult a physician, and learn as much about your injury as you can.