How long does it take a rotator cuff to heal?

[Fast Twitch Fiber]

I took 3 weeks off and it did nothing for me. It hurts like a bitch when I bench do flyes. I'm going to the doc on Wed, maybe he'll have some good advice (or at least some cortisone). Anyone else here have RC problems?

 

[gilly6993]

That's a rough injury.....may take a very long time to completely heal even if you stop lifting.....

 

[HighIntensity]

long time I have one

deca

 

[genarr3]

Three weeks is nothing. First you have to accept that you're in this for the long haul and there is no quick fix<there isn't>.

Find chest movements that do not aggrevate the injury, and do those only.

Stop all flat bench movements if that's what hurts.

If you continue to irritate the area it will never heal.

Start working your rotor cuffs.

 

[Fast Twitch Fiber]

I was going to do Cuban rotations to try to build some strength up. Right now I don't think I'm in good enough shape to even try rehab exercises.

My RC isn't completely torn. I think it's just tendonitis. I'll see what the doc says. It really only hurts when I lift and sometimes when I sleep. I hate going to the doc over these things because they act like you're not important unless you're dying. He'll probably just tell me to stop doing whatever hurts (which is everything athletic wise) If he won't do anything for me I'm going to tell him to refer me to a sports medicine specialist.

 

[SUST-MAN]

unfourtunaty....that shit takes so long...

My friend is dealing with it now...

Hope yours heals soon bro!

 

[genarr3]

I was going to do Cuban rotations to try to build some strength up. Right now I don't think I'm in good enough shape to even try rehab exercises.

My RC isn't completely torn. I think it's just tendonitis. I'll see what the doc says. It really only hurts when I lift and sometimes when I sleep. I hate going to the doc over these things because they act like you're not important unless you're dying. He'll probably just tell me to stop doing whatever hurts (which is everything athletic wise) If he won't do anything for me I'm going to tell him to refer me to a sports medicine specialist.

I've been through it myself. No tear over here either, the Sports doc refered to it as a "Stress strain". It still is a long term injury, there are no special cures at the sports doc either. What I already posted is what works.

 

[ASALT]

I partially tore mine in Sept., and couldn't even flat bench the bar alone until January! I went to two really good doctors and one said I'd need surgery, the other said to try rehab. I opted for rehab and luckily it worked. I have to use dumbells now instead of barbells, but I'm stronger than I've ever been now. I fucked it up worse by trying to lift after I hurt it, so be careful. Surgery would have kept me out at least 8-10 months. It still hurts once in a while though. Ice helps alot, good luck.

 

[Riker29]

Dude, if you really DID tear it, then doing flyes is one of the DUMBEST things you could be doing now.

You need to totally change your workour for a while.

And for god's sake dont do crap like behind the neck presses, front laterals, and flyes.

 

[StoneColdGold]

fast twitch and everyone else with problems....

do yourself a favor and listen to iceman. please read the following thread and my responses therein:

http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=101525&highlight=shoulder+injury