What types of personal injuries do you treat?

At Legacy Spine Care, we address the root causes of whiplash, soft tissue injuries and strain, joint pain, and sport-related or work-related injuries.

Do I need a referral after an accident?

Referrals are not required, but we recommend consulting with your physician to rule out serious injuries like internal bleeding or head trauma after an accident.

How soon after an accident should I see a chiropractor?

Seeking early care is essential to prevent complications. However, if it has been weeks or even months since your accident, we can still help support your recovery.

Can chiropractic care help with whiplash or back pain from a car accident?

Through spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy techniques, chiropractic care can help individuals dealing with whiplash and back pain caused by car accidents.

Does insurance cover personal injury treatment?

Dr. Reid Amedee is in-network with multiple insurance plans. To ensure your plan is covered, please call our clinic at 281-717-8383. We are open Monday to Friday.

Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in The Woodlands

A rotator cuff tear can make everyday tasks, like reaching for something on a shelf, getting dressed, or lifting objects at work, very painful. If you don’t address it, shoulder discomfort can turn into chronic pain and lasting weakness.

Legacy Spine Care provides nonsurgical rotator cuff tear treatment in The Woodlands to help you reduce pain, rebuild strength, and restore full shoulder function.

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What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Together, they keep the head of the upper arm bone firmly seated in the shoulder socket and power nearly every arm movement: lifting, rotating, reaching, and throwing.

When the rotator cuff is damaged, shoulder pain and limited arm movement often follow. Tears have two types:

Partial tear: The tendon is damaged but not completely severed. These often develop gradually through repetitive strain or overuse.
Full-thickness tear: The tendon tears completely. This can happen due to a sudden injury, like falling or lifting something heavy, or it can occur over time from wear and tear that weakens the tendon tissue.

Without proper care, even a partial tear can worsen over time, leading to persistent inflammation, reduced shoulder function, and potentially permanent loss of motion or strength in the shoulder joint.

Causes and Risk Factors of Rotator Cuff Tears

Anyone can experience a rotator cuff tear, whether it happens suddenly from an accident or develops gradually with age. Common causes and risk factors include:

Repetitive overhead motion, such as painting, swimming, or throwing, that places ongoing stress on the tendon
Sports-related strain, particularly in athletes who frequently perform overhead or throwing movements
Aging and tendon wear, as tendons naturally lose elasticity and blood supply over time
Acute injury, such as catching yourself during a fall or lifting something with sudden force
Poor shoulder mechanics leading to uneven stress on the tendons due to imbalanced movement patterns

A man experiencing pain from his shoulder which is Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms

Some people notice a sudden, sharp pain after an injury. Others experience a gradual ache that worsens over weeks or months. Rotator cuff tear symptoms vary depending on the severity of the injury, but the signs are the following:

Shoulder pain with movement
Weakness in the arm
Limited range of motion
Night pain or discomfort when lying on the affected shoulder
A clicking or popping sensation
Difficulty reaching overhead or behind the back

If you are experiencing it and it has persisted for more than a few weeks, it's time to seek a professional evaluation.

Nonsurgical Rotator Cuff Tear Treatments We Offer

Shoulder pain that stops you from doing what you love deserves more than a temporary fix. The rotator cuff tear treatments we offer at Legacy Spine Care in The Woodlands target both the injury and its root causes.

Chiropractic Care

Shoulder pain from a rotator cuff tear can worsen with misalignment in the cervical spine or shoulder joint. Chiropractic adjustments can correct these issues, relieving nerve pressure, reducing shoulder and arm pain, and improving movement, which aids healing of the injured tendon.

Physical Rehabilitation

Rotator cuff tear physical rehabilitation is one of the most effective ways for shoulder recovery. Our programs help regain strength in your shoulder muscles, restore a full range of motion, and correct movement imbalances. We guide you through progressively challenging exercises to return your shoulder to full function.

Pain Management

If you are experiencing significant pain that makes it hard to participate in rehabilitation, we offer targeted pain management strategies to help control your discomfort. This may include treatments like therapy or injections that allow you to fully engage in your recovery without pain getting in the way.

Myofascial Therapy

A rotator cuff tear can lead to tightness and pain in the shoulder, neck, and upper back as nearby muscles try to protect the injury. Myofascial therapy helps relieve this tightness with gentle pressure, improving movement and reducing muscle tension for better recovery.

Shock Wave Therapy

Shockwave therapy delivers focused acoustic energy into the damaged tendon, stimulating blood flow and promoting natural tissue repair. It works particularly well with physical rehabilitation for patients with rotator cuff pain that hasn't fully responded to other conservative treatments.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique where our chiropractor inserts thin, solid filiform needles into muscle trigger points, or tight "knots", surrounding the injured rotator cuff. This releases muscle tension, reduces pain, improves circulation to the damaged tissue, and supports a faster recovery.

Chiropractor doing a myofascial therapy for shoulder experiencing Rotator Cuff Tear

What Sets Us Apart

Our team really puts the “care” in Legacy Spine Care. We don’t just perform treatment services—we listen to your concerns, we make sure we understand what you need, and deliver it with the intent to help you live a healthy, full life.

Personalized Treatment Plans

We don't apply a one-size-fits-all protocol. We build every care plan tailored to your injury, symptom severity, activity level, and recovery goals.

Cutting-Edge Techniques

We use a combination of advanced therapeutic and rehabilitative approaches to give you access to the most effective nonsurgical options available.

Compassionate Care

We know that shoulder pain affects far more than just the shoulder. We understand how your injury affects your daily life and support you throughout your recovery.

Patient-Focused Approach

From your first appointment to your last follow-up, we base every decision on your progress. As you improve, we update your care plan to help you keep moving forward.

Why Choose us

What Should I Expect on My First Visit?

Whether this is your first time seeking care for a shoulder injury or you've tried other treatments without success, we make sure your first visit gives you clear answers and a concrete path forward. Here's what you can expect:

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Intake and History Review

We begin by reviewing your symptoms, medical history, and how your shoulder pain affects your daily life and activities.

Movement and Function Testing

We will then evaluate your shoulder's motion, strength, and stability to identify the injury and its impact on your movement.

Initial Findings Discussion

We explain our findings clearly, avoiding confusing terminology for a straightforward understanding.

Care Plan Introduction

Based on your findings, we present your personalized treatment plan outlining recommended therapies and what to expect during your recovery.

Meet Dr. Reid Amedee

Dr. Amedee is a licensed chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in providing pain relief for personal injury in The Woodlands. Known for his attentiveness, he treats patients of all ages with personalized care and proven techniques.

Valedictorian of Texas Chiropractic College
Extensive experience in multidisciplinary care, collaborating with physical therapy, pain management, orthopedic surgeons, and other doctors
Trained in the Graston Technique® and Kinesio® Taping

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FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many rotator cuff tears, especially partial tears, can improve without surgery. Treatments like chiropractic care, physical therapy, and pain management can help reduce pain and restore shoulder function for many patients.

If you don't get treatment, the tear can get worse over time. You may feel more pain, lose shoulder strength, and risk turning a partial tear into a full tear. Getting care early can make a big difference.

We start with a thorough physical examination to assess your shoulder's strength, range of motion, and pain response. We recommend imaging such as an MRI or ultrasound, to confirm the extent of the tear.

Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United, Aetna, and Ambetter. Call us at (281) 717-8383 to confirm your coverage before your first visit.

To keep your shoulders strong and flexible, use proper lifting techniques and take breaks between repeated movements. Physical rehabilitation can help fix muscle imbalances that may put you at risk.

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Get Relief from Shoulder Pain and Restore Arm Strength

Your shoulder does more than you realize, until it hurts with every move.

Don't let a rotator cuff tear become a permanent limitation when effective, non-surgical care is available here at Legacy Spine Care. Our rotator cuff tear treatment in The Woodlands can help you regain full strength.

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Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment in The Woodlands

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

Causes and Risk Factors of Rotator Cuff Tears

Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms