A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. The tendons attach to the upper arm bone (humerus), and they help to move the arm outward, inward, up, and down.
Rotator cuff injuries occur when one of the tendons in your shoulder becomes inflamed or torn. Tendons are like strong cords that connect muscles to bones. The tendons in your shoulder allow you to move your arm and rotate it outward so you can raise your hand above your head. When the rotator cuff becomes injured, it can cause pain and weakness in the shoulder.
Common Causes of Rotator Cuff Injuries
The most common cause of rotator cuff injury is overuse or repetitive arm motion. However, injuries to the rotator cuff are common and can be caused by many factors, including repetitive stress from sports activities, age-related degeneration, or trauma.
For example, lifting objects over your head repeatedly or throwing a lot while playing sports may injure your rotator cuff. You can also damage your rotator cuff if you fall on an outstretched arm or if someone falls on top of you while playing sports.
In some cases, people with previous injuries to other parts of their body—such as a broken collarbone—may develop problems with their rotator cuffs because those injuries can cause inflammation in the surrounding tissues.
Medical Interventions for Rotator Cuff Injury
When your rotator cuff is injured, it’s essential to get medical attention immediately. Your doctor will examine you, diagnose the problem, and recommend a treatment plan. Some people recover from rotator cuff injuries without surgery—but others need an operation to fix them. These surgeries can be done in several different ways depending on your injury and how severe it is.
Surgery aims to relieve pain and restore function so that you can move your arm freely again without pain or discomfort. Once your surgery is complete, your doctor will give you exercises to do at home so you can recover as quickly as possible without any setbacks!
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