S.H.
my dr & I truly believed that I had torn my rotator cuff. Xrays - which were useless, then finally a MRI....which showed that the cuff was not torn, but "frayed" due to inflamed bursa. The exercises the dr had given me were actually accelerating the injury!
So I was sent to an orthopedic surgeon. He reviewed my case & recommended a cortisone shot & ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation ....which was his #1 priority. Then I was given different exercises to rebuild my strength after allowing the cortisone to do its job.
It's been 8 months since the cortisone shot & a world of difference! I do not have full use of my arm, but danged close....& I'm so thankful that I had a dr who did not jump into reconstructive surgery & was adamant about trying other methods 1st!!