The Truth About Rotator Cuff Tears: Can They Heal on Their Own? Rotator cuff injuries can cause intense shoulder pain and limit range of motion, making daily activities challenging. They occur when the tendons and muscles that keep the shoulder blade attached to the upper arm bone become torn or damaged. In this article, we […]
Discover where is rotator cuff pain located and the common causes of this condition. Learn about the various symptoms of rotator cuff pain, including common locations such as the shoulder, upper arm, neck and upper back. Understand how rotator cuff pain can be caused by overuse, injury, age and poor posture.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place. This rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles that create a common continuous tendon, which is where it get’s it’s name – the cuff-
Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints in physical therapy. In this article we are going to discuss rotator cuff tears in particular. This is a very common diagnosis that physical therapists see. It accounts for around 12% of all shoulder injuries in the general population. Most rotator cuff tears are diagnosed in […]
So you started having shoulder pain, you saw a physician and it says there is a rotator cuff tear on the MRI and you want to avoid surgery. You’re worried because you have a lot of questions and not a lot of answers. A common question I get in the clinic with shoulders is, “Will […]
