Painful Conditions: Rotator Cuff Injuries

Last updated 3 months ago

Performing simple daily tasks can become extremely difficult when you are inflicted with a painful condition such as a rotator cuff injury. Your rotator cuff is comprised of the muscles and tendons in your shoulder, and can cause severe discomfort during any activities that involve moving your arms, neck, and even your head. The rotator cuff allows the greatest range of motion out of any joint in your body, and an injury of this joint can be physically debilitating. Here is a look at this common injury and how a pain management specialist can help you:

Common Causes: A rotator cuff injury is commonly caused by repetitive arm movements, such as throwing a baseball or lifting heavy weights over your head. This injury can also be caused by falling, poor posture, and normal wear and tear of the cuff’s tendons and muscles.
Risk Factors: People over 40 are more likely to tear their rotator cuff than a younger person, as the risk of injuring your rotator cuff increases with age. Athletes are also at a high risk for straining their rotator cuff, which is especially common in baseball pitchers and tennis players.
Treatment Options: To heal your injured rotator cuff, you will most likely need to undergo some sort of physical therapy in order to strengthen the muscles. Pain relievers may be given to you if you are experiencing severe pain that interferes with your daily activities, and surgery is also an option for repairing a torn rotator cuff.

If you are looking for a facility that can help you with pain management, come into The Pain Institute. Call us at (618) 622-0303 or visit us online to learn about how we can help provide you with pain relief from chronic or serious pain caused by injury or illness.