Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in Maryland
Get relief from rotator cuff tears with manual adjustments and non-surgical treatments at Elite Integrated Health. 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.
Our Approach to Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
- How We Handle a Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment:
- 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 Integrated Health, 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 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 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 Integrated Health
Owner of Elite Integrated Health, 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, now Elite Integrated Health as of 2026.
Over the last decade, Elite has expanded to include more doctors, physical therapists, and admin staff to better serve our patients with non-surgical treatment options. We focus on sports injuries and athletes, helping to boost performance that values long-term training.
When you need rotator cuff tear treatment in Columbia, MD, we are the specialized team that 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 pain management 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.
