Rotator Cuff Injury Treatments for Albany, NY & Schenectady, NY

Your rotator cuff is located at the joint where your arm and shoulder connect. It is a capsule with fused tendons. These tendons can get injured in various ways but most commonly through sports. The injury happens when things such as falling on an outstretched hand or repetitive activities. They can also happen from aging or degeneration of the tissue. You will notice that you have a rotator cuff injury if you are experiencing recurring pain during specific activities, pain while sleeping on your side, or limited arm movement. Thankfully, there are treatment options available to help strengthen your tendons and relieve your pain.

Treatment Options for Rotator Cuff Injuries

Every individual and their treatment are unique. Just because one treatment worked for someone else does not mean that it will be effective for you. There are multiple treatment options available that can help you recover from rotator cuff injuries. They include:

  • Injections: Steroidal injections are helpful with managing pain if you are experiencing pain while doing daily activities, physical therapy, or sleeping. Although they provide temporary relief, they can weaken the tendon and reduce the success of any future shoulder surgery.
  • Therapy: This is usually the first treatment option recommended. You should not rush into injury without trying therapy first. It can be just as effective, less effective, and more affordable. Exercises that are targeted to work out your rotator cuff will help restore its flexibility and strengthen the shoulder.
  • Surgery: Surgery should be your last resort. Several types of surgery can be used to relieve your pain. The best type of surgery for you will depend on the severity of your injury and where the damage to your rotator cuff is located.

Contact Our Physical Therapist Today!

At Albany Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, we provide treatment options for rotator cuff injuries in the Albany & Schenectady, NY areas. Our physical therapists will help you stretch and strengthen your rotator cuff to restore it to its normal function with little to no pain. Our goal is to help you recover from your rotator cuff injury without resorting to surgery. Contact us today to learn more about our rotator cuff injury treatment options!