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Rotator Cuff Treatment Ought To Be Mandatory

By: Nick Bryant

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Around thirty percent of us will have a rotator cuff injury at some point in our lives, I can't help feeling that if shoulder exercises were part of our daily routine, that number could be greatly reduced.

Nearly Eight million Americans are going to complain of a shoulder problem related to the rotator cuff this year alone. So what causes it and what is the best way to treat it?

The rotator cuff is a small but important group of muscles that help to stabilise the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint consists of a very shallow ball and socket joint. The ball which is at the top of the humerus or upper arm rests on the socket of the joint that is on the outer edge of the shoulder blade. Think of it like a golf ball sitting on a tee. The rotator cuff muscles all run from the shoulder blade to the head of the humerus holding it in place, surrounding the shoulder in a cuff of muscle which helps to keep the joint stable and stop it from dislocating each time that we lift our arm above shoulder height or lift something heavy.

Without the rotator cuff muscles it would be very easy to knock the ball off the tee, great in golf but not so good in a shoulder joint.

These muscles work hardest when there is a downward force on the shoulder. If you are working overhead, reaching out or lifting something they kick in to maintain the stability of the shoulder.

Which is why, if you hurt any of them, you get pain when you lift your arm up or out to the side.

As we get older these muscles begin to weaken, usually through lack of use so we are more likely to get this type of injury once we get past forty, although sportsmen are at risk as is anyone who is continually working above shoulder height, decorators, painters etc..

The good news is that the majority of rotator cuff problems can be solved with just exercise. Most rotator cuff treatment will involve rest to allow the muscle to begin repairing, coupled with treatment of any inflammation with non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. A lot of the pain in a rotator cuff injury is down to the inflammation where swollen tendons can get pinched or caught. It is vital to let the muscles heal properly and any swelling to reduce before starting any exercise.

Trying to work through a cuff injury can only cause more damage and can even lead to you needing corrective surgery.

Once the inflammation has gone and everything has settled down you need to do some physical therapy aimed at building up the rotator cuff muscles. Usually within around six weeks, you can get a shoulder back to movement without experiencing any pain simply by following a rotator cuff treatment programme.

Once you have, then it is essential to continue with the exercises to make sure that your shoulders stay fit, healthy and trouble free.

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If you want to know how rotator cuff treatment stopped me needing shoulder surgery check out my story at my blog www.myrotatorcuffcure.blogspot.com

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