Rotator cuff injury.(Health) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: June 3, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Two weeks ago, while I was helping transfer my paralyzed husband (he had a stroke three months ago) to a wheel chair, I felt something pop in my left shoulder. Since then, I have been unable to lift my shoulder because of pain.

I also experience shoulder ache even when Im just at rest. I consulted an orthopedic surgeon three days ago. He told me I have a rotator cuff injury. I was given anti-inflammatory medications, which supposedly will relieve the pain and reduce the inflammation, but it has been three days and my shoulder has improved only slightly. Can you enlighten me ...

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