Shoulder Brace for Torn Rotator Cuff

Will a Shoulder Brace Help with a Torn Rotator Cuff?

Generally, a torn rotator cuff can be effectively treated by wearing a shoulder brace. The torn rotator cuff is an injury to the tendons and muscles around the shoulder joint. Symptoms may include shoulder pain, weakness, and stiffness. And the pain may be worse when you raise your arm or reach overhead. For patients with a rotator cuff tear, wearing a torn rotator cuff shoulder brace can provide additional support and stability, taking pressure off the shoulder and relieving pain. Additionally, by immobilizing the shoulder joint, it is possible to reduce friction and strain on the rotator cuff, prevent further injury, and promote recovery.

One thing to remember is that you must follow the advice of professionals when using a shoulder brace, and wearing a shoulder cuff brace can only serve as an auxiliary treatment. To fully recover from a torn rotator cuff, you need to cooperate with physical, drug, or even surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor, which depends on the extent of your rotator cuff injury.

How to Put on a Shoulder Brace?

Brace for shoulder must be worn correctly because the effectiveness of it in relieving shoulder pain depends largely on whether the correct wearing method is adopted. The following are common wearing steps for shoulder braces for your reference.

1. Before wearing, make sure all straps or Velcro are loose. 

2. Place the shoulder brace vertically on the shoulder to ensure that it can properly cover the area that needs support.

3. Tighten the straps or Velcro to ensure that the shoulder brace fits tightly to the body.

4. After wearing, adjust the position and tightness of the straps or Velcro until you feel comfortable and fully supported.

Different styles of shoulder braces may have slightly different wearing methods. To ensure that you can use the product correctly, please read the product manual carefully. If you feel discomfort, such as pain or numbness when wearing the shoulder brace, you should stop using it immediately and consult a doctor.

Can You Wear a Shoulder Brace in Bed?

You can wear a shoulder brace for sleeping. If you are facing insomnia due to shoulder pain, or if you need to immobilize your shoulder after surgery, you can wear a shoulder brace when sleeping. It can help you improve your sleep quality and prevent the injury from getting worse.

Improve Sleep Quality: It can relieve shoulder pain at night through support and stability, allowing you to sleep peacefully, thereby improving sleep quality.

Avoid Aggravating Injuries: Because people unconsciously move their shoulder joints during sleep, shoulder injuries may be aggravated. Wearing a shoulder sleep brace during sleep can limit the range of shoulder movement, and it is not easy to pull the injured part even if you fall asleep.

However, not everyone with shoulder problems needs to wear a shoulder brace while sleeping. It is recommended that you ask your doctor to evaluate whether your shoulder problem requires wearing a brace while sleeping.