[header] How to heal a rotator cuff tear [title] Make a doctor's appointment. [step] Rotator cuff tears should always be seen by a doctor first. How you treat your shoulder will depend on the severity of the injury. 
Make an appointment with your doctor the moment you suspect injury or notice chronic pain in your shoulder area. Your doctor can assess the level of the tear, and let you know if conservative treatments such as rest and physical therapy will be enough to restore normal mobility.