How to TREAT a Rotator Cuff Injury WITHOUT Surgery

This video will discuss how to heal a rotator cuff injury without surgery. The goal is to treat shoulder impingement syndrome with exercises and rehabilitation. Injections can also be beneficial.

► TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction
1:08 Rotator cuff injury
2:15 Shoulder impingement
4:02 Shoulder treatment
5:34 Injections
6:55 Conclusion

► Things my patients have found helpful:
Please note that I get a lot of requests and questions about what equipment is ‘best’ for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Please use it as a starting point. If you have questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider. With that said, I have tried a number of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from many of my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the below affiliate links, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel.

*Supplements*
The following are Thorne supplements which are NSF certified. NSF independently assesses products without being affiliated with the companies that produce them. Not only do they certify that what’s on the label is in the bottle, they also do toxicology review to certify product formulation and contaminant review to ensure the product contains no undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants.

*Soft Tissue & Rehab*

*Braces & Supports*

*Recommended Textbooks & Resources*

► ABOUT ME

Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.

► Disclaimer

My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.

[anasty_arisaka]

A decade of pain and totally apathetic medical personnel, I’m at my breaking point with all this shoulder pain, and this video was more informative than anything any doctor, nurse, or “therapist” said to me.

[MrTracyspark]

I feel like after watching this video, I have a path to heal my rotator problems

[BrettGilmour]

This is the best explanation of my shoulder injury. You have linked all of the different parts of the injury together and helped me understand the overall problem and the steps for treatment.

[wadeblake]

Impressive. Terminology and explanation that most people can understand. Much appreciated.

[rmoor]

What a clear explanation? thanks a lot no single doctor explained to me why my arm muscle swells below the shoulder? You nailed it.

[davidgoodwin]

Great video and very well explained!! Thanks!!

[chrispitchford]

Clear and precise explanations. thank you

[elizabeth-glki]

Thank you for clarifying some questions about my shoulder pain.

[carysnw]

Super clear and concise. I feel better prepared for my consultation. Thank you so much!

[kevinbeck]

Thank You Jeffrey, you have explained Rotator Cuff injury, i know more watching your video than anything i have seen before and fingers crossed will get back my fitness

[mysticshva]

Excellent Thanks Need to hear it one more time and than follow the advice

[Ray-zxfx]

Your efforts in explaining the above symptoms & solutions are deeply valued & treasured!!!
Have a blessed day ahead!!!

[AlphaPug]

Thank you. Makes sense. I hope it will help.

[vanetamorrison]

Extremely useful video, which I've acted on. Thank you very much.❤

[irenehynes]

Thank you for this video. You explained shoulder pain really well. I ve been suffering for months, and not sure what to do about it. I will follow your advice and information. Appreciate you very much.

[jusatnk]

Excellent and clear explanation. Glad I saw your video - deciding to have surgery or not. Your video wins!

[stevewenners]

Quite informative for a short viewing time

[Onyx]

Oh my god thankyou so k hi for this video I’ve been in pain for years and from your video I’ve figured out this is exactly what’s happening! My left shoulder is raised so much higher than my right, when I pull it down all the pain goes away!!! I can’t thankyou enough! I thought i needed surgery but now for once I actually feel like I could get this fixed with physio! Thankyou so much !!!

[MatthewHill-vckn]

Most helpful advice, thank you.Was worried the bursitis inflammation from injuring my rotator cuff, was similar to a necrotifising fingersprain years ago that kept inflaming and becoming more painful with time.Your advice video explained to me that all I require is the pain medication to reduce the swelling, that though not painful for previous six months, has persisted.Thanks for the information on how to heal without surgery.The fingersprain(tear) did require surgery and a week stay at the hospital, but I am confident in this scenario the "hunch", now just a bulge, is just that natural bursus(under shoulder joint)that remains aggravated, but not painful, nor limiting movement. So thanks for layman's terms, helping me find the way out of my predicament. I will consult with a doctor, if the week of anti-inflammatory doesn't do the trick. Considering how well it has healed on it's own so far, no longer concerned for long-term complications.All those years of anatomy study, and I wasn't aware the shoulder has a built-in plasma beanbag, just like behind the patellas of our knees, what a relief doc, that's wassup!I will rewind video to copy down both recommended medications, and see which works best for me.Thanks again for being so very informative, and not hiding behind non liability vagueness.

[Misszumicat]

This was very good, but… I thought you were going to show us the actual physical therapy exercises to do! That's what I need.