Signs of A Torn Rotator Cuff
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Like most part of our bodies, we rarely stop to consider how our shoulders help us every day-enabling us to swing our arms, lift them, move them forward and back, and carry things. But the shoulder is literally a pivotal part of our body-and the rotator cuff inside is the muscle group that enables us to pivot our arms and gives us a good range of motion. The rotator cuff is actually four muscles-the teres minor, the subscapularis, supraspinatus, and the infraspinatus. These muscles hold the shoulder joint-comprised of a ball and socket-in proper placement and are key to maintaining that range of motion. You should know the signs and symptoms so you can recognize an injury-or worse yet a tear-in the rotator cuff and seek treatment to prevent a permanent disability.
One of the most well known torn rotator cuff symptoms is a persistent pain which refuses to go away with balms or pain killers. Generally, you will feel the pain on the back and top of the shoulder. There are times you may feel that the entire arm is aching since the pain may even radiate out. One of the most tell tale signs here is that the pain increases when you swing or lift your arm. The pain may even intensify when you sleep since you may be putting pressure on the affected shoulder.
If you have a rotator cuff injury, you may even feel that your arms are growing weaker. You may even face problems accomplishing everyday tasks like putting on your clothes or combing your hair. This is also one of the many classic torn rotator cuff symptoms.
Noises when moving or rotating your arms are also a clear sign of injury. Your arm should not normally pop, grate, or crack with arm movement. This indicates a high likelihood of a tear in the rotator cuff.
Generally torn rotator cuff symptoms occur due to over use or excess straining of the arms. As a result, these symptoms may build up over time. Many times, the injury may only be a small one, but if you don’t pay attention it may intensify and cause more debilitating symptoms. It’s only in case of a collision or a fall, these symptoms manifest themselves completely. Shoulder snapping or the sudden weakening of the shoulder with a throbbing, persistent pain may also be one of the torn rotator cuff symptoms.
As people age, they typically experience more trouble with rotator cuff injuries. Troubles build up over time and as a result of repeated or excessive use. Initially, symptoms are often ignored and then masked by taking pain pills to try to alleviate the symptoms. But the injury is still there.
There are a variety of exercises and other cures for healing torn rotator cuff. If these torn rotator cuff symptoms become unbearable then you need to consult a doctor.
Tom Nicholson has spent years helping carpal tunnel sufferers. You can click here to learn more about having asore wrist.
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