ROTATOR CUFF

Hi!! There today I am going to share few words about the rotator cuff. So most of them will know what is rotator cuff, it is nothing but the group of muscles and tendons that is covered by or surrounded by the shoulder joints.

Let us see a detail study about the rotator cuff.

Overview:

Today why took this topic is, I was injured while playing and this pain was lasting over 6 to 8 months. So I went to the net and searched for it and I get to know that I was injured in the rotator cuff. I could not raise my hands still and release my hands. So if I write this incident as an article some will get to know when they are in the same situation. Coming back to the overview:

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder, which often worsens when you try to sleep on the involved side.

Rotator cuff injuries occur most often in people who repeatedly perform overhead motions in their jobs or sports. Examples include painters, carpenters, and people who play baseball or tennis. The risk of rotator cuff injury also increases with age.

Many people recover from rotator cuff disease with physical therapy exercises that improve flexibility and strength of the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint.

Sometimes, rotator cuff tears may occur as a result of a single injury. In those circumstances, medical care should be provided as soon as possible. Extensive rotator cuff tears may require surgical repair, transfer of alternative tendons or joint replacement.

                           

Symptoms:

The pain associated with a rotator cuff injury may:

·         Be described as a dull ache deep in the shoulder

·         Disturb sleep, particularly if you lie on the affected shoulder

·         Make it difficult to comb your hair or reach behind your back

·         Be accompanied by arm weakness

Risk factors:

The following factors may increase your risk of having a rotator cuff injury:

·         Age:  As you get older, your risk of a rotator cuff injury increases. Rotator cuff tears are most common in people older than 40.

·         Certain sports:  Athletes who regularly use repetitive arm motions, such as baseball pitchers, archers and tennis players, have a greater risk of having a rotator cuff injury.

·         Construction jobs:  Occupations such as carpentry or house painting require repetitive arm motions, often overhead, that can damage the rotator cuff over time.

·         Family history: There may be a genetic component involved with rotator cuff injuries as they appear to occur more commonly in certain families.

Prevention:

Rotator cuff exercises

If you are at risk of rotator cuff injuries or if you've had a rotator cuff injury in the past, daily shoulder stretches and strengthening exercises can help prevent future injury.

Most people exercise the front muscles of the chest, shoulder and upper arm, but it is equally important to strengthen the muscles in the back of the shoulder and around the shoulder blade to optimize shoulder muscle balance. Your doctor or a physical therapist can help you plan an exercise routine.

Conclusion:

    By reading this you could have got an little idea about this so whenever you get the pain please follow these simple exercise given above this can make you feel better

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