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Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in Maryland
Get relief from rotator cuff tears with manual adjustments and non-surgical treatments at Elite Chiropractic and Sport. Specializing in athletes for better performance.
Medical Name
- Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor or Subscapularis partial or full thickness tear
The Condition
- Rotator Cuff Tear
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear
Repetitive microtrauma or single large force to the muscle/tendons that results in a tear. This is common for professions or sports which require extensive overhead motions, like baseball, volleyball, and tennis.
Degenerative tears in these muscles can happen over time from sleeping on the involved shoulder. Treatment is often necessary because the primary role of these muscles are to provide stability of the shoulder.
If these injuries go untreated they can become chronic and lead to surgical intervention later in life.
Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in Columbia, MD
- How We Handle a Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment at Elite Chiropractic & Sport:
- Targeted soft tissue treatment to find and remove the adhesion or fibrotic/torn tissue
- Dry needling (possibly with stim)
- Specific exercises to improve function and regain mobility of the shoulder
Common Causes of a Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears most commonly happen due to an injury. For athletes, this is often from repetitive overhead motions that lead to microtears. At Elite Chiropractic and Sport, our patients seeking rotator cuff tear treatment are frequently tennis players, baseball players, and volleyball players of all ages.
Seeking treatment for a rotator cuff tear early is advised to avoid chronic conditions that can lead to surgical treatments later. You may notice the pain is worse after sleeping or after the repetitive motion.
Athletes are not the only ones we treat for rotator cuff tears. Construction workers, laborers, and seniors also experience rotator cuff tears. These are caused by repetitive overhead motions, generation with aging, or persistent injuries.
Signs You Need Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
Rotator cuff tears feel different than other shoulder pain, although it may be difficult to tell the difference at first. The most common signs are weakness in the shoulder, shoulder pain, and stiffness in the shoulder joint.
If you experience any of the following shoulder pain or joint symptoms, you want to schedule an appointment for rotator cuff tear treatment at our chiropractic office in Columbia, MD to prevent chronic pain and loss of mobility.
- Shoulder stiffness
- Shoulder pain
- Shoulder muscle weakness
- Radiating pain down the arm
- Worsening pain in the shoulder at night
- Limited mobility or rotation in the shoulder
- Popping or cracking with shoulder motion
- Restricted shoulder and arm mobility
Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment FAQ
The first signs you tore your rotator cuff are popping sounds, pain in the shoulder, and limited mobility. The pain will worsen at night or when resting and you will have a restricted level of mobility compared to normal.
No, rotator cuff tears cannot heal on their own. At-home treatments for rotator cuff tears may help with the pain and restore some mobility, but without proper chiropractic treatment for rotator cuff tears, you may face chronic pain or need surgery down the line.
Repetitive overhead motions are the most common causes of rotator cuff tears. Activities like working overhead painting a ceiling or doing drywall lifting, sports like tennis or baseball or volleyball, weightlifting, house painting, or any other similar activities.
Minor rotator cuff tears can start to heal within 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. However, more severe rotator cuff tears may need treatments for up to 6 months. The sooner you get treatment for rotator cuff tears the better your chances are for faster improvement.
If you notice a rotator cuff tear injury, you want to stop the activity as soon as possible. Rest and ice are good at-home remedies while you schedule rotator cuff tear treatment. You may be advised to do light stretching and physical therapy along with manual adjustments, professional dry needling, and more in-office.
Meet the Team at Elite Chiropractic and Sport
Owner of Elite Chiropractic and Sport, Dr. Josh Bross is a leader in the promotion of health and wellness. He has accumulated an extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal and nutritional components of the human body. He has a passion for better health for his patients that led to the establishment of Elite Chiropractic & Sport in 2010.
Over the last decade, Elite Chiropractic has expanded to included more chiropractors, physical therapists, and admin staff to better serve our patients. We focus on sports injuries and athletes, helping to boost performance that values long-term training.
When you need rotator cuff tear treatment, we are the specialized, educated team who has the hands-on skills to help. We offer Graston Therapy, soft tissue release, dry needling, ice therapies, and more for all sports injuries.
As a chiropractic office, you do not need a referral to schedule an appointment — simply sign-up online for a timeslot that works for you or call our office. We are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United, Johns Hopkins EHP, Aetna, and Medicare. We are out of network with Cigna.