| In general words, the rotator cuff consist on the | | | | may cause permanent injuries. For instance, tendons |
| different tendons and muscles that cover the shoulder. | | | | may degenerate quicker if the patient is born with |
| These muscles and tendons are the main responsible | | | | irregular bones that make shoulders move abnormally. |
| of the arm's mobility and shoulder stability. However, | | | | Rotator cuff tear is very common in older people |
| these elements do not work properly if one of the | | | | because of an irregular blood supply to the tendons |
| muscles or tendons has an injury. | | | | and junctures. Weak joint in the shoulder bones and |
| Most of these injuries occur when the shoulder is | | | | imbalances are very common in people who perform |
| subjected to extreme and repetitive movements. | | | | extreme activities involving their cuff and arms. |
| Some of the most common injuries are chronic tears, | | | | A good way to prevent future problems is to |
| tendinitis, and bursitis. These problems are usually the | | | | strengthen the shoulder muscles through regular |
| result of an accident, physical condition, lifestyle, or an | | | | workouts. Good dietary programs are also necessary |
| occupation. Rotator cuff soreness is very common in | | | | to keep bones and tendons healthier for many years. It |
| sports people such as tennis players, boxers, baseball | | | | would be useful to avoid any repetitive activities that |
| players, and football players. Moreover, this problem is | | | | involve the rotator cuff. However, this is not an option |
| very common in older people since it occurs suddenly | | | | for most sports people who are highly dependant on |
| in most cases. | | | | their careers. |
| Some of the main risks of these shoulder problems | | | | |