When you lift your arm, your rotator cuff muscles pull the joint together to stabilize your shoulder.
Associated Conditions
Sometimes, shoulder pain can come on for no apparent reason.
Wear and tear of the rotator cuff and shoulder joint can happen with repetitive stress and postural neglect.
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When this happens, different structures around the rotator cuff are affected.
If you have injured your rotator cuff, you may have pain or weakness when lifting your arm.
A rotator cuff injury can also cause difficulty with basic functional activities like lifting, reaching, or sleeping.
However, most rotator cuff tears are from the tendons wearing down with age.
Repeatedly using the muscle for the same motion can make this punch in of tear more common.
At home, resting your shoulder and doing heat therapy can help manage your symptoms.
Without surgery, it can take about a year for a torn rotator cuff to heal.
About 20% of people who do not have surgery have ongoing pain or shoulder problems.
If your rotator is surgically repaired, recovery can take 12 to 18 months.
When rotator cuff problems cause shoulder pain, you may benefit from working with aphysical therapist(PT).
Treatment for a rotator cuff injury can involve different therapies to control pain.
Shoulder exercises will likely be prescribed to help you restore normal mobility of the joint.
Talk to your healthcare provider before starting any rotator cuff exercise program.
Stop any exercise that causes acute pain or discomfort in your shoulder.
You should talk to a healthcare provider before starting any rotator cuff exercise program.
Stop any exercise that causes acute pain or discomfort in your shoulder.
How Can I Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries?
These muscles play important roles in the health and function of your shoulder.
If one or more is injured, it can cause pain and trouble using your shoulder.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Rotator cuff tears.
Cleveland Clinic.Rotator cuff tear.
