A rotator cuff tear on imaging can sound alarming, but it doesn’t always mean pain, loss of function, or the need for surgery. In fact, many people with RTC tears experience no symptoms at all. This article explores why pain and structural damage don’t always go hand in hand and how conservative and mind-body approaches can lead to real, lasting recovery.

New insights from neuroscience, immunology, and psychology reveal that every physical or mental illness combines the Mind and the Body.