Re: rotar cuff

Are you talking about a rototar cuff tear? A deep tissue massage, I think, may actually cause more harm if you have a tear. If they are massaging around the area it may help with muscle tension. Massage will not "cure" a rotator cuff tear.

Posted By M Scott PT on February 09, 2008 at 01:16:12:

In Reply to: rotar cuff posted by dave roberts on January 31, 2008 at 14:56:39:

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