Rest and More Rest All of these conditions are handled with rest. Applying heat or ice, whichever works best for you, is also good. However, it is also important to keep some motion going even when resting shoulder. If you do not keep some motion, it can get itself locked into less mobility or freezing itself up. One way to do that without adding to problem is to just bend over slightly and hang your arm in a downward direction. When you do this, gently swing your arm in all directions. There is no need to overdue it. Keep in mind that doing this regularly, will assist in keeping shoulder from going into what I call "lockdown."

My Regular Regimen To be honest with you, I like to do that simple little "exercise" every day. It gives me some assurance that I am limbering up my shoulder and keeping things on track. You might consider this simple exercise in your daily routine.

Pain Medications Most doctors are going to tell you to take some anti-inflammatory such as Aleve. I am more inclined to use a quality liquid glucosamine. It does a far better job in my book. If you have gotten into a situation where you have actually torn your rotator cuff, it may need surgery.

Time Will Tell Most of injuries will resolve within two or three weeks. If you are not getting relief by that time, it is time to call doctor and let them have a look.

JR Rogers is the owner of Synflex America Inc. makers of Syn-flex, a premium glucosamine arthritis formula for humans and household pets.

You have to rest this kind of injury. Rest is one of nature's ways of healing. Most physicians will likely tell you to use an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for pain relief. Any regular reader of these chronicles knows that I do not agree with using them. Recent news events have agreed.

If you have not been watching news or reading newspaper, NSAID's can be dangerous. An example of this would be ibuprofen. If that is not working, doctors will tell you that you can move up therapy to steroid injections. In my opinion, this is just another dangerous course of action. Finally, there is a new kind of medical treatment or therapy that sends sound waves into injured area.

Scar Tissue You need to be aware that scar tissue can form when you have this kind of injury. That in itself is not a good thing. For that reason, it is important to try to gain some control early on.

The Alternative Option Rest area! Do not try to just "work your way through it" and ignore reality. This can be a serious problem. Using a high-quality liquid glucosamine product will normally give you just as much pain relief as an NSAID without risk of side effects.

I would also suggest that patience is needed here. It may take a few weeks to get things under control. Treat injury with respect. It can cause you a great deal of harm in long run so "listen to your body" and act accordingly.

Finally, if this does not appear to be problem, see a physician.

JR Rogers is the owner of Synflex America Inc. makers of Syn-flex, a premium glucosamine arthritis formula for humans and household pets.