| v> | | | | due to the strain that is placed on the shoulder to |
| Rotator Cuff injuries occur for various reasons. If | | | | throw the ball but is not limited to throwing related |
| you feel you have a shoulder injury, it is strongly | | | | sports. Swimming and tennis are also know for |
| recommended you seek treatment as soon as | | | | Rotator Cuff related disorders. Whether by normal |
| possible. This article will assist you in understanding | | | | wear and tear or overuse, the wear on the area can |
| Rotator cuff injuries and how they are treated. | | | | cause the tendon to begin to rub on the bone. This is |
| The shoulder is a joint that is made up of three main | | | | called an impingement. The impingement irritates the |
| bones held together by a group of muscles, tendons | | | | tendon causing it to bleed and become inflamed. Over |
| and ligaments. The first of the bones is the upper bone | | | | time, the healthy tissue once inside the Rotator Cuff is |
| of the arm is called the Humerus and the other two | | | | replaced by scar tissue and the area becomes stiff |
| are the Clavicle or collarbone and the Scapula better | | | | and much more susceptible to injury. |
| known as the shoulder blade. The Rotator Cuff is a | | | | If you feel you have a shoulder injury, it is strongly |
| group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder that | | | | recommended you seek treatment as soon as |
| keeps the Humerus in the shoulder socket. The range | | | | possible. Treatments may vary from using ice or heat |
| of motion, the lifting and twisting, the shoulder allows us | | | | to having it surgically repaired and can only be |
| to have is only possible because of the Rotator Cuff. | | | | determined by a doctor. |
| But it is also because of the range of motion it allows | | | | If it is determined by your doctor that surgery is not |
| that injuries or disorders can occur. This is especially | | | | necessary, be sure to review all treatments he feels |
| true in athletes or people who work in physically | | | | will be best to relieve pain and gain strength without |
| demanding jobs but can has been know to happen by | | | | causing further damage. Whatever the treatment, it is |
| lifting as little as a suitcase. | | | | strongly recommended you rest the shoulder and stop |
| Rotator Cuff injuries occur for various reasons. As we | | | | any activity that causes you pain. You may also take |
| get older, normal wear and tear begins to take its toll | | | | anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil or Aleve to |
| and thinning or fraying of the tendons can occur along | | | | reduce swelling and relieve pain. Review an exercise |
| with reduced blood supply. Overuse of the shoulder is | | | | program with your doctor when the time is right to |
| another common reason for Rotator Cuff injuries. It is | | | | begin strengthening the shoulder and help prevent |
| a very common injury for people who play baseball | | | | injuries in the future. |