Rotator Cuff Tear and Tendinopathy
Rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy (irritation or degeneration of the shoulder tendons) can develop suddenly from an injury or gradually over time due to overuse or aging. Pain is often felt as a dull ache deep in the shoulder, and it may worsen with activity—especially overhead movements like reaching, lifting, or even getting dressed.
Common symptoms include:
Pain when lifting the arm or reaching behind the back
Weakness in the shoulder, especially during overhead tasks
A clicking, popping, or catching sensation with movement
Night pain, particularly when lying on the affected shoulder
Limited range of motion, often making everyday tasks more difficult
Muscle loss or visible thinning around the shoulder in chronic cases
Whether it’s a partial tear, full tear, or tendinopathy, the discomfort can interfere with your daily life—but the good news is that conservative care like physical therapy is often highly effective. With a personalized, guided plan, many patients regain strength, restore movement, and avoid surgery.
Your Goals. Your Pace. Your Recovery — Done Your Way.
At our practice, we believe healing starts with listening. If you’re dealing with shoulder pain from a rotator cuff tear or tendinopathy, you’ve likely been told to “just rest” or follow a one-size-fits-all protocol. That’s not how we operate.
We take the time to truly hear you — your frustrations, your goals, your schedule, and even your hesitations. We trust your experience with your own body and design a rehab plan that fits your lifestyle, whether you have five minutes a day or an hour.
And if something isn’t working? There’s always an alternative. We’ll adjust, pivot, and fine-tune until we find the perfect plan that feels right for you. No cookie-cutter routines. No pressure. Just collaborative progress, every step of the way.
Because your recovery should be as unique as you are.