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How Soon Can I Lift Weights After a Rotator Cuff Injury?
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that provides stability to each shoulder while giving your arm range of motion. It's strong but not immune to injury or degeneration.
Rotator cuff injuries affect athletes, laborers who make repetitive movements, and those who suffer traumatic falls. These injuries are challenging for people who lift weights for exercise or heavy objects for a living.
If you're dealing with a rotator cuff injury and are eager to resume lifting, Dr. Steven J. Svabek provides effective treatments to ease shoulder pain and get you back to your regular activities.
Understanding rotator cuff injuries
The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that keep the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket. It stabilizes the shoulder and allows it to move in every direction.
Rotator cuff injuries vary in severity, from minor trauma that heals with conservative treatment to severe tears that require surgery. Tendinitis and bursitis are prevalent wear-and-tear injuries that result from repetitive movements.
Rotator cuff tears commonly affect athletes or people who suffer traumatic injuries to the arm and shoulder. A torn rotator cuff is painful and makes lifting the affected arm or moving the shoulder difficult.
The treatment required for a rotator cuff injury depends on many factors, including the severity of the problem, your age, and your activity level.
How soon can you get back to lifting?
Whether you need to lift weights for your sport, your health, or your job, you likely want to know how soon you can return to the gym after a rotator cuff injury. The answer varies widely.
The time it takes the rotator cuff to heal depends on the type of injury, your overall health, and your adherence to a recovery plan.
Physical therapy is a key component of recovery and involves gradually increasing strength in the injured shoulder. You shouldn't lift weights alone until Dr. Svabek clears you for regular activities.
For certain injuries, it can take 4-6 months to return to regular weightlifting. It may be longer if you require surgery for a torn rotator cuff to give the muscles time to heal.
The key to getting back into weightlifting after a rotator cuff tear is to take it slow and gradually increase resistance. Going back too quickly can result in re-injury or delayed healing.
Follow our customized treatment plan and stick with physical therapy. Undertake every exercise gradually and work on your form to avoid straining the healed rotator cuff.
To learn more, call our office in Coral Springs, Florida, today to schedule a shoulder pain consultation with Dr. Svabek or request an appointment online.
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