Do you have shoulder pain that’s worse with overhead movements, carrying, lifting or reaching behind you? You might have a rotator cuff injury or tendonitis. The good news is that physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment can help to reduce your pain and get you moving your shoulder again!
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Sarah DeBoer has been outstanding – best physio I’ve had. I had severe shoulder pain and she knew exactly what do and I’m so happy with the progress. The entire team is super friendly and professional and diligently follow the public recommendations to keep patients safe during the pandemic.
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WHAT IS THE ROTATOR CUFF?
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint. Sometimes, the rotator cuff can become inflamed or even torn due to repetitive overhead motions performed in sports (such as tennis) or activities that require heavy or repetitive lifting.
Those who experience rotator cuff injuries often feel a sharp pain in their shoulder or upper arm, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind their back, and disturbed sleep due to pain. At PhysioPlus Health Group, our natural and non-invasive methods can help relieve your shoulder pain and heal your rotator cuff injury.
What is the rotator cuff?
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint. Sometimes, the rotator cuff can become inflamed or even torn due to repetitive overhead motions performed in sports (such as tennis) or activities that require heavy or repetitive lifting.
Those who experience rotator cuff injuries often feel a sharp pain in their shoulder or upper arm, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind their back, and disturbed sleep due to pain. At PhysioPlus Health Group, our natural and non-invasive methods can help relieve your shoulder pain and heal your rotator cuff injury.
How do you treat a rotator cuff injury?
While some rotator cuff injuries may require surgery, there are many cases where chiropractor or physiotherapy treatments can work just as well (if not better) than surgery.
According to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, “A recent study from Finland asserts that when it comes to the treatment of nontraumatic rotator cuff tears, physiotherapy alone produces results equal to those produced by arthroscopic surgery and open surgical repair.”
In this same study, a follow-up on 167 patients receiving physiotherapy alone for their rotator cuff injuries, demonstrated that conservative treatment, such as physiotherapy, should be considered as the primary treatment for this condition.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING ROTATOR CUFF PHYSIOTHERAPY
At PhysioPlus Health Group, we will conduct a physical evaluation to determine if you do indeed have a rotator cuff injury, and we will design a personalized treatment plan based on the needs of your diagnosis.
Physiotherapy treatment for a rotator cuff usually incorporates some hands-on treatment to release tight muscles and stiff joints that are contributing to your shoulder or arm pain.
Shockwave treatment, ultrasound or acupuncture may be used to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and enhance function. Gentle stretches and exercises may also be prescribed to improve your posture and strength and increase the range of motion of your shoulder.
GET STARTED TODAY!
If you are suffering from a rotator cuff injury, contact us today. Our dedicated Toronto physiotherapists will provide you with some much-needed relief and get you started on your path toward recovery!
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Michelle DeMarchi
Registered Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Sarah DeBoer
Registered Physiotherapist (FCAMPT), Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Jennifer McConvey
Registered Physiotherapist, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Lauren Kanko
Registered Physiotherapist
Jonathan Yeung
Registered Massage Therapist
Pari Hosseini
Certified Pilates Instructor, BA
Monica Söderström
Certified Stott Pilates Instructor
Sheila Hosseini
Certified Pilates Instructor
Dr. Jeff Belgue
Registered Chiropractor
Erica Runnalls
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Jasman Shokar
Clinic and Outreach Manager
Angeli Danica Gayo
Marketing Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Warshafsky
Sports Medicine Physician
Dr. Duong Nguyen
Orthopaedic Surgeon
QUESTIONS?
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