How do you treat a supraspinatus strain?

Supraspinatus Muscle and Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment

1. Rest. Resting the shoulder and upper arm is necessary at the first sign of pain from an injury.
2. Ice.
3. Anti-Inflammatory Medication.
4. EPAT Therapy Treatment.
5. Kinesiology Tape (KT Tape) or Shoulder Sling.
6. Physical Therapy.
7. Corticosteroid Injection.
8. Rotator Cuff Surgery.

What muscle is most commonly affected in a rotator cuff strain?

When one or more of the rotator cuff tendons is torn, the tendon no longer fully attaches to the head of the humerus. In most rotator cuff tears, the tendon is torn away from the bone. Most tears occur in the supraspinatus tendon, but other parts of the rotator cuff may also be involved.

How long does it take for a left shoulder strain to heal?

Moderate sprains or strains may take as long as six to eight weeks before you can resume day-to-day shoulder activities. Severe strains or sprains may feel better within four to six weeks, but they need three to five months of rehabilitation before resuming full shoulder activity.

What happens if rotator cuff is not repaired?

Without any treatment—either rest and rehabilitation or surgery—rotator cuff disorders may get worse. Over time, you may have more pain. You may lose range of motion and strength in your shoulder, making it harder to do your daily activities.

How long can you wait to repair a torn rotator cuff?

When an acute injury results in a rotator cuff tear consideration should be given to a surgical repair within six weeks of the injury to avoid atrophy of the muscle and tendon.

What does supraspinatus muscle do?

The supraspinatus muscle assists abduction of the arm and stabilization of the humerus head during arm movements. TrPs within the supraspinatus muscle elicit a referred pain felt as deep pain around the shoulder, particularly over the mid-deltoid region.

Can a torn rotator cuff cause nerve damage?

It has been indicated that rotator cuff tears, especially large or massive ones, can cause suprascapular neuropathy. When such a diagnosis has been established, it is still unknown whether an arthroscopic release of the superior transverse scapular ligament during cuff repair can change the course of this neuropathy.

Is rotator cuff injury permanent?

Without treatment, rotator cuff problems may lead to permanent loss of motion or weakness, and may result in progressive degeneration of the shoulder joint.