Question 1

what are the rotator cuff muscles and which tear most easily?

Accepted Answer

See below: The rotator cuff involves 4 muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and the subscapularis.  The most commonly injured is the supraspinatus.

Question 2

can bench pressing help to strengthen the muscles of your rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Not recomended: When the rotator cuff is injured, avoid movements that wing the elbow out, or push upwards.   Impingement  of the muscles against the bones of the shoulder can flare the pain.  You can learn rotational exercises with the palm up, elbow at side, followed by strengthening routines with the elbow below the shoulder

Question 3

why do medical professionals claim that rotator cuff muscle injuries never heal?

Accepted Answer

Needs rx immediately: Without proper treatment, symptoms of a rotator cuff injury or tear can persist for months or years, and they usually become worse over time. Most rotator cuff injuries respond to treatment within four to six weeks, especially if an injection is part of the treatment.

Question 4

would pushups helo strenthen my shoulder muscles around the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Suggestion: Assuming that you suffer from anterior dislocations, where the humeral head moves out the front of the socket, i would recommend you look at the thrower's 10 program. Concentrate on the exercises for shoulder... If you are doing to do push-ups avoid going deeper than 90 degrees at the elbow since this will put your shoulder in a vulnerable position for dislocation. Avoid tricep dips for sure!

Question 5

how does a pitcher get a rotator cuff injury or is it just a pulled muscles?

Accepted Answer

It can be a cuff: A pitcher can cause damage to their rotator cuff. However, the issues that upper extremity athletes have with their shoulders are unique. Therefore, there treatments are unique. If you are pitcher and you are having shoulder pain, see a shoulder specialist orthopedic surgeon who has experience with upper extremity athletes.

Question 6

could i have a rotator cuff injury or just a pulled muscles as well as nerves?

Accepted Answer

See below: A rotator cuff injury is a muscle injury to one or more of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff:  supraspinatus (more often injured of the four), infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis.  Other injuries can occur with rotator cuff injuries and nerve injuries to the brachial plexus are possible along with clavicle fractures, ac separations, subluxations hand other shoulder injuries.

Question 7

what are foods to avoid eating when you have a muscle tear or rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Good Question: I'm not aware of any studies or research looking at relationship of shoulder and rotator cuff symptoms and food.  That said, for patients planning on a surgical procedure it does make sense to optimize your nutrition to promote healing.

Question 8

do i have a rotator cuff injury or is it just a pulled muscles if i have a strange loose sensation when throwing?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: However, if your shoulder feels loose, you may have shoulder laxity.  This may be treatable with strengthening and physical therapy.  See an orthopaedic surgeon for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 9

how long does it take to strengthen your rotator cuff muscles after having rotator cuff repair surgery for a massive tear where tissue is good quality?

Accepted Answer

Patience: It can take 12-24 months to maximize strength gains after a large repair, providing the tissue heals correctly

Question 10

why do most rotator cuff injuries involve the suprasipatus muscle?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: The supraspinatus muscle in vulnerable to tearing due to its anatomic position and the biomechanics of the shoulder complex. The tendon of the supraspinatus muscle passes under the acromion of the acriomioclavicular joint.  Arthritis and inflammation in this area can lead to injury of supraspinatus tendon.

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Can bench pressing help to strengthen the muscles of your rotator cuff?

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Why do medical professionals claim that rotator cuff muscle injuries never heal?

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Would pushups helo strenthen my shoulder muscles around the rotator cuff?

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How does a pitcher get a rotator cuff injury or is it just a pulled muscles?

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Could i have a rotator cuff injury or just a pulled muscles as well as nerves?

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What are foods to avoid eating when you have a muscle tear or rotator cuff injury?

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Do i have a rotator cuff injury or is it just a pulled muscles if i have a strange loose sensation when throwing?

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How long does it take to strengthen your rotator cuff muscles after having rotator cuff repair surgery for a massive tear where tissue is good quality?

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Why do most rotator cuff injuries involve the suprasipatus muscle?

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