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Diagnosed with a Rotator Cuff Tear? Here’s What To Do Next
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Your shoulder might start feeling better while the real problem gets worse. That is the trap with a rotator cuff tear. Pain easing up does not mean the tendon or muscle behind it is healing. It can mean the opposite.
In this video, I'm going to break down the one mistake patients make with rotator cuff tears, why waiting can quietly turn an easy repair into a much harder one, and what I actually check before telling anyone it is safe to wait.
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