How Long Does A Rotator Cuff Tear Need To Heal Without Surgery?

For a rotator cuff tear that a surgeon has recommended surgery, it may take 6 to 8 weeks with a moderate tear and 3 to 6 months for a severe tear, assuming the right shoulder treatment is done and the root problem is corrected.

It's a process to heal a rotator cuff tear. There is no single exercise or treatment that will make it heal. Instead, it's a series of treatments and exercises done at certain times to progressively heal a rotator cuff tear without surgery.

But rotator cuff tendons can heal naturally without surgery once they're taken through the right treatment approach. And it doesn't take as long as many people think it does.

In this video, Dr. David answers the question, "How long does a rotator cuff tear need to heal without surgery?"

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[prblakeslee]

15 months total for me. 1 month sling w/limited ROM cable exercises. 2 months light rubber and ROM rehab. 3 months progressive rubber resistance and stretching. 2 months rubber resistance and 3/5 lbs weights stretching. 3 months return to pre-injury weight lifting starting with no weight working up tp 25% pre-injury weight. 3 months continue weight training worked up to 75 % of weight. 15 months im at 90% of pre-injury weight training. Adjusted form and routine to focus on strengthening rotator cuff and improve shoulder stability.

[jacquelinedonoghue]

I have two full tears and a partial tear all on the right side due to an adverse effect from a cortisone injection….it weaken the tendon and after a sudden move I was left with all this damage. Surgery was strongly recommended but I’m anti surgery…due to personal reasons….so I went to physio for about 6 months ….by Skype during lockdown….and after 3 years it’s greatly improved, but still aches during some movements. When I lift my shoulder you can see it rises more than the other side. I’ve come to terms that this is about as good as it gets…trouble is left side starting to hurt now and got a feeling this is rotator cuff problem too. Love your channel. Thanks for your good advice.

[Shelive]

I was recently told I had an extensive rotator cuff tear. I hurt myself benching exactly a year ago. After not being able to find healing after so long, I went to see what was wrong. PT failed me and so they sent me for an MRI. I immediately wanted to hear your input about this with your expertise. I have my orthopedic appointment Monday. Cheers!

[anthonydavid]

You are my fav PT on you tube. I first listen to you for any joint issue I have, including sciatica. You've helped me so much. thanks

[meerabakshi]

Hello, reasoning you mentioned about rotator cuff tear, healing but coming back the pain, sound so very exact. I had the tendon tear caused by lifting heavy computer/printer/fax machine and such heavy objects that are brought to the sales floor and what ever does not fit on the sales floor has to be kept on the top shelves climbing the movable stairs. I was a computer technician at a big chain store in the USA. I had only to work on repairs of the computers in the tech-shop of that business shop. But when I had to move to a small town (due to family reasons) I ended up in an Office supply chain store. And this store's policy was different and all were to do any work assigned to the employee on the schedule. Well I requested that I am not used to do such heavy lifting job, the management did not cooperate. I was on and off with medical appointments, Leave from the job for a few days, Physical therapy and again pain would start as continuing the same type of work, I did not get relief. I was suggested the surgery at the near by big city. But the doctor over there was so rude and no bedside manners that I told my PCP I do not want to go to that doctor. Well my PCP recommended a local orthopedic doctor. After examining me he said this is not a case of surgery. You have developed a frozen shoulder and I will perform noninvasive MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia). In this process, the patient's hurting arm is rotated 360 degrees breaking loose all jammed tissues, no cut, no surgery. After that procedure one has to let it heal nicely with light physical therapy. And I am cured forever from that shoulder problem. Thanks Doc, I am happy you are giving correct analysis of the shoulder problem.

[PeteKona]

💯 thanks Doc. I think during the healing process being patient is the most difficult, especially if you were really active before. Which is me. I'm on month 8 of healing and I just want to be able to do what I did before (weightlifting). I can't do it with the same intensity or volume, or exercises so I've gotten creative. Do ones that don't aggravate it (I let pain be my guide), go light, reduce volume, give myself plenty of time for rest and healing. So far so good.
Watching your videos definitely helped me assess my issue, and your rehab exercises are fantastic too.
Thanks again!

[MMRe]

Instead of surgery peptides, BPC 157 and TB 500

[onlybangersk]

I stopped going to the gym and it’s been lol 7 years. Today I did some pull ups, now I’m in bed and I’m getting pain on my left shoulder. It only happens if I workout.

[rosarioreside]

The reason why Rotator Cuff hurts because of too much lifting! Thank you Dr. for your this health issue!

[mattdavies]

I have shoulder tendonitis that was diagnosed by a specialist as a result of overuse in the gym. I have been doing my PT dilligently for 5 weeks and have been out of the gym for 7 weeks. How much longer do you think I'll need to wait before i can go back to the gym?

[FairwayJack]

I used to live at the chimney apts ...west side ... loved El Paso tex-mex cuisine and the Juarez nightlife ... pretty good golf scene too

[scottstevens]

I have great shoulder mobility… but throwing a ball is acutely painful… also some ackward reaching motion hurts… like when I’m bent over and hyperextending my arm outward over my head…do these sound like rotator cuff injury symptoms?? Thanks!

[williamcarter]

Sir, I need help immediately. My right knee swells up once a month now. I’m not sure if it is wear and tear from working out and exercising or gout. Is there anything you could recommend. I live in Philadelphia. I’m 50 years old and I’m afraid I’ll have to live with this knee issue the rest of my life.

[muffinsatam]

$250 for information just to help people in pain? That's crazy

[janice]

Is a programme of exercises begun with/without an ultrasound scan?

[mohamednasr]

Can 4 time shoulder dislocation live without surgery i did pt i fell better get to gym last week will i avoid surgery

[mydearmdm]

i have a rotator cuff suprastinatus muscle tear grade 1 and can i start deadlift after a recovery period of 1 month ? and how long does it take to be back for benching and other powerlifting.

[johnnyteach]

I'm starting physical therapy for an 8mm tear in my left rotator cuff I also have a tear in my right or at least Im pretty sure I do still awaiting an mri on the right. Does your program teach something more than what I'll be doing in physical therapy? I just got an injection in my left cuff it has helped tremendously but now physical therapy begins so Im wondering is it worth it to do physical therapy or should I just follow your program and do it myself from home? Also I have access to a fully equipped gym should I do exercises there as well. I know thats a lot of questions sorry for that hoping you can help.

[jesserau]

No please listen ! it is a flexibility and mobility issue ! NOT muscle imbalances

[Dan-qtkq]

I thought if you had a tear it can’t heal itself. Yes/no