Common Symptoms You May Not Realize Are Caused By a Rotator Cuff Tear

Do you feel pain in your shoulder when doing simple activities, such as getting dressed or combing your hair? Chances are you may have a rotator cuff tear. This post will walk you through the causes and symptoms of rotator cuff tears and explain what you can do about them.

A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that help strengthen and stabilize your shoulder joint. They hold the head of your humerus (upper arm bone) in the shoulder socket, enabling you to turn and lift your arms. Injuries or damage to these tissues can cause discomfort, pain, and other complications.

Causes

In most cases, rotator cuff injuries originate from repetitive strain or wear and tear as you age. Regarding repetitive strain, many people get rotator cuff injuries playing sports that involve a lot of shoulder movements, such as tennis, swimming, baseball, and weightlifting.

Regarding the aging process, bony overgrowths, or bone spurs, might lead to tears in rotator cuff tendons. Furthermore, decreasing blood supply to the tendons can slow the healing process.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury can range from minor to chronic. Let's take a look at three types of rotator cuff problems and the symptoms related to them:

1. Acute tear
   The common symptoms of acute rotator cuff tears, which usually go away after some time, include:
   • Severe pain that originates from the upper area of your shoulder down toward the elbow
   • Intense pain is caused by muscle spasms and bleeding.
   • With big tears, an inability to move your arm much because of the loss of muscle power, and significant pain.
2. Chronic tear
   Symptoms of chronic rotator cuff tears, which usually go on for a long period, include:
   • Pain that worsens at night and can hinder sleep
   • Progressive weakness with increasing pain
   • Reduced ability to move your arm in certain directions
   • Difficulty raising your arm above your shoulder
3. Rotator cuff tendinitis
   Rotator cuff tendinitis is prevalent in women aged 35-50. Symptoms include:
   • Deep ache on the upper area of your shoulder
   • Tenderness around the affected area may increase with time
   • Pain that gradually worsens as you lift or rotate your arm

Diagnosis

Confident Multi-Specialty Clinic will examine your injury history and perform a physical test on your affected shoulder to determine if you're suffering from a rotator cuff injury. They will check your muscle strength and range of motion and look at the movements that cause pain in your shoulder. Additionally, he may use the following tests:

• X-ray to see if the top bone of your arm is invading the rotator cuff space MRI to get detailed images of your shoulder
• Ultrasound to look at soft tissues in your shoulder, such as your muscles and tendons

Rotator Cuff Tear Treatments in sarjapur road Bangalore

Popular treatments Confident Multi-specialty Clinic offers include:

• Anti-inflammatory injections and medications to relieve pain and reduce inflammation
• Counseling on adjusting your activities so you can use your shoulder more comfortably and safely
• Physical therapy to improve mobility and strengthen your shoulder muscles
• Surgery to treat injured tissues or replace joints

Please book an appointment online or over the phone with the Best Multi-Specialty Clinic on Sarjapur Road today.

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