The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that hold your arm bone in your shoulder socket and help you move your arm.
The rotator cuff helps lift your arm and rotate it inward and outward.
What is a tear?
A rotator cuff tear happens when the tendons partially or fully detach from the bone. Usual symptoms include:
Deep ache in the shoulder
Pain that worsens at night or when lying on the injured side
Weakness when rotating or lifting the arm
Clicking or popping sounds when moving the arm
How can I prevent it?
Strengthening and stabilizing the rotator cuff and shoulder is the best way to keep these muscles from weakening over time. Light resistance bands and controlled movement are the best, easiest way to improve shoulder strength.
If you think you may have injured your rotator cuff, come and see us! Our expert team will be able to help treat your injury and get your strength and stability back.
Call us or book an appointment online now! We can help you get back to your daily activities.
Physiotherapy: Works to rebuild muscle strength so the pain stops coming back
May include: Strengthening stretches, mobility exercises and manual therapy
Chiropractic: Fixes any imbalances in your muscles that pull on your injury
May include: Joint manipulation and soft tissue techniques
Massage Therapy: Melts away tight muscles and improves circulation
May include: Deep tissue massage, myofascial release and trigger point therapy
Acupuncture: Calms down nerve pain and boosts healing circulation
