How Long Does A Rotator Cuff Tear Need To Heal Without Surgery?
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- For a rotator cuff tear that a surgeon has recommended surgery, it may take 6 to 8 weeks with a moderate tear and 3 to 6 months for a severe tear, assuming the right shoulder treatment is done and the root problem is corrected.
It's a process to heal a rotator cuff tear. There is no single exercise or treatment that will make it heal. Instead, it's a series of treatments and exercises done at certain times to progressively heal a rotator cuff tear without surgery.
But rotator cuff tendons can heal naturally without surgery once they're taken through the right treatment approach. And it doesn't take as long as many people think it does.
In this video, Dr. David answers the question, "How long does a rotator cuff tear need to heal without surgery?"
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In Nov I badly torn my rotar cuff muscles lifting a bed mattress too many times around my room.
I had severe pain and couldn't dress or wash my hair even moving my arm caused tears.
I wore a sling for 1 week then tape thereafter for support.
I choose not to visit any doctors or seek any medical advice and followed alot of you tube advice .
High protein clean diet rest and light exercise after the pain had reduced by 80 % now jan , my shoulder is 90% repaired I am 55 but extremely healthy 55 pass for 40 on a good day .
I don't believe in doctors always believe body can cure its self 90% of the time done correctly and time and time again I have proven this .
This guys info helped me alot and a few others on here too.
Good luck pps ..operation is not necessary for most !
You are my fav PT on you tube. I first listen to you for any joint issue I have, including sciatica. You've helped me so much. thanks
Hi Anthony, That is so awesome to hear! We are very grateful for the opportunity to help out the community and are thrilled to see that you've been able to benefit from our content. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I had a partial tendon tear in my foot above toe ... its been 6 months.... i did not do surgery... will it heal completely by itself. ...there's not much movement in the area...however i am seeing 10% after 7 months now @epmanualphysicaltherapy
I was recently told I had an extensive rotator cuff tear. I hurt myself benching exactly a year ago. After not being able to find healing after so long, I went to see what was wrong. PT failed me and so they sent me for an MRI. I immediately wanted to hear your input about this with your expertise. I have my orthopedic appointment Monday. Cheers!
How is that going? Extensive tear sounds awful. What do you think it was about your PT that failed to work out your problem?
How is it?
15 months total for me. 1 month sling w/limited ROM cable exercises. 2 months light rubber and ROM rehab. 3 months progressive rubber resistance and stretching. 2 months rubber resistance and 3/5 lbs weights stretching. 3 months return to pre-injury weight lifting starting with no weight working up tp 25% pre-injury weight. 3 months continue weight training worked up to 75 % of weight. 15 months im at 90% of pre-injury weight training. Adjusted form and routine to focus on strengthening rotator cuff and improve shoulder stability.
You saw a physical therapist?
Did your tendon fully regenerate?
Are you 100%?
But you were a body builder or something? I’m just a dumb nurse who got hurt at work.
@ds_the_rn What causes the tear according to Dr. David is a muscle imbalance and you can have it regardless of whether you're a nurse, a housewife or bodybuilder. And, yes, tendons do regenerate, yes as long as you address the root causes I'm talking from experience. He sells a shoulder injury recovery program and offers several tips for free as well
I look forward to your workouts every day. They've really made a difference in my routine.
He has so many informative, free videos that are detailed and very helpful. You guys are crazy to think he only has paid content. Just read!! He’s the best free PT guy I’ve found on YT.
I have two full tears and a partial tear all on the right side due to an adverse effect from a cortisone injection….it weaken the tendon and after a sudden move I was left with all this damage. Surgery was strongly recommended but I’m anti surgery…due to personal reasons….so I went to physio for about 6 months ….by Skype during lockdown….and after 3 years it’s greatly improved, but still aches during some movements. When I lift my shoulder you can see it rises more than the other side. I’ve come to terms that this is about as good as it gets…trouble is left side starting to hurt now and got a feeling this is rotator cuff problem too. Love your channel. Thanks for your good advice.
Sorry to hear about the adverse effects of the injection causing rotator cuff tears Jacqueline :-( That is, unfortunately, a common problem. We have a lot of great content to help with this if you would like to learn more. Here is a link to our rotator cuff tear playlist:
"Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k.html
We have also recently released a rotator cuff tear recovery program. The Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to get your shoulder pain under control to allow the rotator cuff tendons to heal. Then it guides you to correct the underlying root muscle imbalances so that you can fix the source of the problem (rather than just treat the symptoms) and get long-term relief from shoulder pain. This program works even if you've had rotator cuff surgery in the past but continue to have rotator cuff problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/
💯 thanks Doc. I think during the healing process being patient is the most difficult, especially if you were really active before. Which is me. I'm on month 8 of healing and I just want to be able to do what I did before (weightlifting). I can't do it with the same intensity or volume, or exercises so I've gotten creative. Do ones that don't aggravate it (I let pain be my guide), go light, reduce volume, give myself plenty of time for rest and healing. So far so good.
Watching your videos definitely helped me assess my issue, and your rehab exercises are fantastic too.
Thanks again!
Hey Pete! It can definitely be tough to be patient while rehabilitating a torn rotator cuff. It will pay off in the end when you can get back to doing some of the more complicated tasks that you are not currently able to perform comfortably!
This is definitely me. I have a pretty physical life. My daughter is special needs and I try to get in the gym as much as possible. It’s nearly impossible for me to give my body the care it really need for a long period of time with my daughter. And, I’m used to just doing everything I have to do. But I know I have to change things or it’s not gonna get better.😢
@@michellebowling1979 exactly. I too am really physical for work (mechanic), and then lift weights 6 days a week. I want giving myself the adequate time I needed to recover. Well, eventually I had no choice but to rest and recover. Now that my shoulder is mostly better, I've switched up to lifting only every 3rd day, and I swear, I'm getting better results now. I've noticed more muscle growth and strength increases.
But in some moments it will be tear again if you do that can bother your shoulders like basketball or throwing some rock? Or you must avoid them to attach again the tendon and heal?
Hello, reasoning you mentioned about rotator cuff tear , healing but coming back the pain, sound so very exact. I had the tendon tear caused by lifting heavy computer/printer/fax machine and such heavy objects that are brought to the sales floor and what ever does not fit on the sales floor has to be kept on the top shelves climbing the movable stairs. I was a computer technician at a big chain store in the USA. I had only to work on repairs of the computers in the tech-shop of that business shop. But when I had to move to a small town (due to family reasons) I ended up in an Office supply chain store. And this store's policy was different and all were to do any work assigned to the employee on the schedule. Well I requested that I am not used to do such heavy lifting job, the management did not cooperate. I was on and off with medical appointments, Leave from the job for a few days, Physical therapy and again pain would start as continuing the same type of work, I did not get relief. I was suggested the surgery at the near by big city. But the doctor over there was so rude and no bedside manners that I told my PCP I do not want to go to that doctor. Well my PCP recommended a local orthopedic doctor. After examining me he said this is not a case of surgery. You have developed a frozen shoulder and I will perform noninvasive MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia). In this process, the patient's hurting arm is rotated 360 degrees breaking loose all jammed tissues , no cut, no surgery. After that procedure one has to let it heal nicely with light physical therapy. And I am cured forever from that shoulder problem. Thanks Doc, I am happy you are giving correct analysis of the shoulder problem.
Sir, MRI report of myself is less than 50 percent of supraspinatus tear of tendons, is surgery must,? Please guide sir
I stopped going to the gym and it’s been lol 7 years. Today I did some pull ups, now I’m in bed and I’m getting pain on my left shoulder. It only happens if I workout.
Your fault don’t start off with pull ups kind of aggressive get some 10 -15 pound weight strength train those 4x15 4x25 towards a month in of lifting strengthen those tendons and joints first
The reason why Rotator Cuff hurts because of too much lifting! Thank you Dr. for your this health issue!
how would you treat adductor tendon tear? Would you walk on it while it is healing? Thank. you
I have great shoulder mobility… but throwing a ball is acutely painful… also some ackward reaching motion hurts… like when I’m bent over and hyperextending my arm outward over my head…do these sound like rotator cuff injury symptoms?? Thanks!
Hey i got exactly the same issue, only hurts when throwing, to me it sounds like rotator cuff injury
Ps: have u fixed your shoulder yet and how?
Please please Bro have MRI and fix appointment for Orthopedic surgeon and do inform me about this too
Same issue. For me, it was labrum tear as confirmed by MRI.
I am not able lift my hand ...in my MRI scan it gives the report that i had ligament tear..not minor
In this case pls suggest medincine is available instead of surgery....??plss reply me sir...🙏
Sir, I need help immediately. My right knee swells up once a month now. I’m not sure if it is wear and tear from working out and exercising or gout. Is there anything you could recommend. I live in Philadelphia. I’m 50 years old and I’m afraid I’ll have to live with this knee issue the rest of my life.
Hey William! We have some great content for swelling knees! Getting the swelling down is the first thing to tackle, once thee swelling goes down, then it would be a good idea to treat it like arthritis of the knee. Here are a couple of links that should be helpful for you:
“Knee Swelling Help”
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“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
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$250 for information just to help people in pain? That's crazy. As soon as we get the cure for cancer, we should monetize that too. Put that shit behind a paywall. Pain is a product
It's worth it. He gives most of this info for free on UA-cam, but the program has it presented systematically. It saves me time.
Better than the $4500 deductible I had to pay for my surgery.
@@lizzieb7373 Assuming it would have helped
@@newts1964 Can't afford it, but all of the information you're looking for in it can be found else where
Don’t buy it than if you don’t see the value.
1. Partial thickness, < 25% of the fibers, non-retracted anterior most supraspinatus bursal surface tear, TR, AP dimension of 2mm. M facing this. How to cure this without surgery sir?
I have a C5 6 and c6 7 mild disc buldge and nerve compression.
Due this my scapula winging or may be rotator cuff issue.
Will you help me in this regard?
Can 4 time shoulder dislocation live without surgery i did pt i fell better get to gym last week will i avoid surgery
I've got pain right at the top where the groove of the delt and arm meet eats been hurting for almost a year but it has not prevented mobility or strength still do my regular workouts... Usually gets better with rest of as It warms up during a workout any idea what it might be?
Is a programme of exercises begun with/without an ultrasound scan?
Hi Janice, our online programs are designed to be self-guided, allowing you to progress at your own pace. We would not provide or require an ultra sound, but can be done at each individuals own discretion.
We hope this helps! Please keep us posted on your progress 🧡
Please could you help me, I had broken and severely dislocated shoulder following a traumatic injury 11 weeks ago. I still experience a good deal of pain and minimal ROM. The doctors from uk haven't offered me a lot of support and I am a bit confused as to why my healing process seems so long. In my case I think all my tissues are damaged. Like you said i try to do exercises but when it causes me pain i stop doing them, it all feels very weak and I dont really know what to do... do you have any advice or a programme that could help me? Thanks so much
Instead of surgery peptides, BPC 157 and TB 500
Currently running BPC157 and TB500 for my rotator cuff tear. Its been going great compared to dealing with the injury without the peptides.
@@MattJitsuMorris Exactly. I frequently give myself BPC157 subcutaneous injections. Easy to do.
I have rotator cuff issues but it's not a tear. It's more like a calcification and binding of the nerve. The surgeon doesn't wasn't to operate. However, it's not getting better. There is no pain if don't exercise it. If I try to swim more than 50 meters, the pain comes back and it can take a few weeks to get rid of the pain again. Exercise to improve the rotator cuff seems to make it worse. I'd love to be able to swim again. Not sure which exercise recommendations to trust any more....
Try infrared light therapy pads. Find a healing massage therapist. My massage therapist actually has healing hands. Massage with castor oil. Get as many spiritual people as you can to lay their hands on your shoulder and pray for your healing. Make sure you are eating clean and getting plenty of protein. If you are wealthy, there is always the possibility of stem cell therapy. And lastly, look into peptide therapy, especially BPC157 peptide.
Will a rotator cuff tear ruin my normal life? And does the dent of a deltoid rupture stay forever??
Ta David find this very interesting
Hi Maria, we are so happy you found this information engaging. If you are interested we have a rotator cuff tear playlist you might also find helpful. You can access it here:
"Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
this helped so much thank you!
Hi Skyler, you're welcome! We are so happy that this info has helped you. If you get a chance feel free to check out our rotator cuff tear help playlist. You can check it out here:
"Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
can i heal it with swimming?
I fell off a wall when i was a 15 and my right arm got stuck and im 28 now, i have pain when pressing into my deltoid and it makes crunching and popping sounds when im laying down and i put my arm up and rotate it in circles. if i workout its sore as hell for days.
Hello, I am 15 years old and i have dislocated my shoulder 4 times.first dislocated was happened 1.5 year ago and second happened 1 year ago. Recently 2 weeks ago i was playing badminton and my shoulder dislocates it was painful but i managed to relocate it all times. After relocating it 5hours later it feels some light pain so i rotate my hand few times and suddenly it disclocate again it was very painful than older one .But somehow i managed to relocate it i have pain for 1 week . Can i play badminton in future?? Without a surgery
I’m going to show this to my job if they try and fire me. This is exactly what is happening to me - caused by reaching areas I shouldn’t be reaching to.
Although, I could collect unemployment……
i have a rotator cuff suprastinatus muscle tear grade 1 and can i start deadlift after a recovery period of 1 month ? and how long does it take to be back for benching and other powerlifting.
No, you can’t. It needs atleast 4-6 months for healing
No mention of healing time, vaguely answered, only
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I have shoulder tendonitis that was diagnosed by a specialist as a result of overuse in the gym. I have been doing my PT dilligently for 5 weeks and have been out of the gym for 7 weeks. How much longer do you think I'll need to wait before i can go back to the gym?
I think I am on the same boat…
Any answer
@@eminentsocialist2720more than 1.5 year I heal naturally long road to recovery
No please listen ! it is a flexibility and mobility issue ! NOT muscle imbalances
You make an interesting point. We need to explore this further.
I thought tears could never be repaired that you will always have a problem
I banged a car not in full throttle but breaking breaking and bang on the back of the car I hurt my shoulder now as i lift my right hand to do anything my muscle becomes tight and a slight pinch happens and a pain to happens sir please suggest me a way to agin bring back my shoulder to normal I beg you sir please
I'm starting physical therapy for an 8mm tear in my left rotator cuff I also have a tear in my right or at least Im pretty sure I do still awaiting an mri on the right. Does your program teach something more than what I'll be doing in physical therapy? I just got an injection in my left cuff it has helped tremendously but now physical therapy begins so Im wondering is it worth it to do physical therapy or should I just follow your program and do it myself from home? Also I have access to a fully equipped gym should I do exercises there as well. I know thats a lot of questions sorry for that hoping you can help.
How can I know what it is exactly I have? Don’t think it’s a tear as it’s not excruciating pain when I lift my left arm up, for example, doing a pull up. That actually doesn’t hurt at all. Where my shoulder pain comes is when I have my arm stretched out parallel to the ground. That still doesn’t hurt at that point, but when I feel a pinch/pain is when I rotate that whole arm forward like pouring water from a pitcher. When it’s in neutral again I feel no pain again. When I rotate backwards the opposite direction I feel a similar pinch right at the top and center of the left shoulder.
same 😢
Can a full tear heal without surgery?
NO
The root problem is ultra processed food. Check outthee diet. Thats it. You won't believe how good it works.
Ho can you Tell mé moře baout outthee diet? I googled but havent found anything
I don't have 6 to 15 months to heal NON-surgically! I can't do a damn thing, including sleeping!
Hi John,
We completely understand how frustrating and exhausting it must be to deal with that kind of pain, especially when it interferes with daily activities and even sleep. In some cases, surgery may indeed be the better option, depending on your situation and goals.
In the meantime, we do have a Rotator Cuff Tear Help Playlist that you might find helpful in managing your symptoms until you’re able to move forward with surgery. You can access it here:
"Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope you can find some relief soon!🙌
Not answered the question as per title of the video
I just eat gummies
I thought tendons didn't heal without surgery
He said nothing about a cost i figured there was. The cost is $249.
Obviously this doesn't apply to full thickness tears
If they baby it, they are going to get a frozen shoulder
10 months for me no real improvement, the more I do the worse the pain gets ,doctors not interested in UK
I thought if you had a tear it can’t heal itself. Yes/no
No, they don't heal by themselves if not a very minor tear
Jesus christ did it in a week
Please tell me what you did
@kellyrhoads1067 riding bicycle and hit a malbot at 20 miles ph
A day later I went to hospital and got a scan and my doctor told me I spring it so the next day I asked Jesus christ to help me
On Sunday going to church my church family lead hands ✋️ 🙌 on me and everyone was praying for me the next day I started feeling better and started moving my arm again jesus is is a wonderful further I love jesus christ
rotator cuff tears never heal. Not possible. They can be managed, but never heal
Hey rjfetz1, it is definitely a lengthy healing process but possible if exercises are done correctly and consistently! 💪🏽
Useless video.
All about $$$$
Uhhhh, rotator cuffs don’t heal themselves. You’ve gotta have surgery to repair them. This is ludicrous.
What do you know. You don’t know shit.