What is the solution to rotator cuff problems?
The rotator cuff solution is...
ROTATOR CUFF RELIEF:
The Ultimate Guide to Rotator Cuff Performance
and Injury Prevention
* Did you know that many commonly prescribed rotator cuff exercises are dangerous?
* Do you want to learn why so many people actually get tendonitis from working out?
* Do you know how to combined strength and flexibility exercises?
* Are you already injured and tired of missing training sessions because of shoulder pain
and the fact that you may be unsure how to modify your training accordingly?
* Did you know that you need more than just "shoulder" exercises to prevent shoulder injuries?
This manual will:
* Teach you a science-based progression exercises to both prevent and alleviate shoulder pain
* Teach you proper exercise technique
* Teach you to avoid the most common weightlifting errors that cause rotator cuff problems
* Eliminate your fear of training because of prior rotator cuff injury
* Increase throwing and hitting power
ROTATOR CUFF RELIEF reviews rotator cuff anatomy and injury mechanisms.
A detailed program of rotator cuff strengthening and stretching exercises is explained
with clear pictures and exercise descriptions. The real solution to preventing rotator cuff
injuries is that same exercises cannot be performed over and over again AND that
the rotator cuff works synchronously with other muscles and these muscles must be strengthened
and stretched as well.
ROTATOR CUFF RELIEF: The Ultimate Guide to Rotator Cuff Performance
and Injury Prevention
is $29.99 and can be ordered by calling our
office at 301-622-9000.
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The arm bone (humerus) ends in a ball shaped
surface (humeral head) that fits into a very shallow socket (glenoid). This socket is
part of the wingbone (scapula). This shallow socket allows the shoulder joint tremendous
range of motion.
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor,
subscapularis) which rotate the humerus and hold the shoulder
in place by keeping the humeral head in the proper position inside the glenoid socket.
These muscles allow everyday repetitive motions like scratching behind your head or back,
painting, waxing, using hand tools, reaching, and lifting overhead. They are used extensively
in athletic activities like throwing a ball, serving a tennis ball and driving a golf ball.
Thus, chronic wear and tear or a fall or collision can cause injury to the rotator cuff.
It is not uncommon for a patient to have intermittent shoulder pain for several years which
is not completely relieved by rest and anti-inflammatory medication. Symptoms may include
pain in the front, side, back or deep inside the shoulder especially with overhead movements.
Putting on a bra, shirt or coat may be painful. To properly diagnosis a rotator cuff injury a
complete examination of the shoulder and neck must be done.
Injury to the rotator cuff comes in the form of muscle strain and tendonitis. There are
three grades of strains. Grade I is a mild tear in the moderate tear which hinders range of
motion with mild to moderate pain. Grade II is a moderate tear with a significant loss of
range of motion with moderate to severe pain. Grade III is a severe or complete tear of the
muscle which severely limits muscle which allows complete or almost complete range of motion
with little or no pain. Tendonitis is an inflammation and fraying of the tendon (area where
the muscle attaches to the bone).
When these muscle and tendon tears heal the new tissue is called scar
tissue. There are four problems with scar tissue: 1) It is weaker
than the original muscle tissue, 2) It is less elastic (flexible) than
the original muscle tissue, 3) It forms in all different directions, not
just along the lines of the original muscle, and 4) Many small nerve
endings grow into the area. These changes make the injured area very
painful when it is moved too far or too strenuously.
Treatment of rotator cuff injuries must include techniques like
Active Release Techniques® and
Graston Technique to breake up this scar tissue.
Ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation can help speed
healing as well.
Proper exercise to strengthen and gently stretch the rotator cuff muscles
is important. Rehabilitative exercise should not cause pain while
performing the exercise and little to no pain afterwards. There
are many exercises which can be done. When returning to exercise
remember R.E.S.T.: Resume Exercise below the Soreness Threshold.
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