Controlling inflammation: This is especially important in the early stages. Reducing pain and inflammation early with decrease the chances of this becoming a more chronic condition that is more difficult to treat Avoiding painful movements or activities: Continuing to push through painful symptoms will only make the condition worse and could lead to a more serious situation such as a tear Get into physical therapy: A proper evaluation by a physical therapist will help you restore motion and function. Learning how to correct mechanics and strengthening the surrounding muscles, will minimize painful symptoms. Physical therapy will be able to provide treatments such as joint mobilization, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobility to allow for more rapid return to function.It is important to not wait. Request an appointment with a physical therapist early so that symptoms do not get out of control. The longer the symptoms last, the more difficult they are to heal. More and more people are getting benefits from physical therapy over medication and injections