Question 1

what happens if you keep irritating your sore rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Rotator Cuff`: If you have inflammation of your rotator cuff and it continues to cause pain it may eventually tear. I have found that most rotator cuff tears occur in patients over age 50 and it usually is preceeded by a period of pain until the tendon fully tears. Patients will then have weakness raising their arm to the side and unable to sleep on that shoulder at night.

Question 2

is it okay to continue to lift weights with a sore rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Painful rotator cuff: I always tell my patients to listen to their body. If it hurts when you are exercising then it probably is not helping.  There are specific exercises to do to rehab the rotator cuff muscles.  I would stay away from behind the neck lat pulldowns and overhead presses for now.

Question 3

could you tell me what happens if you keep using your sore rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Expected outcomes...: If symptoms persist w/ &gt;6 wks of diligent rehab & compliance w/ conservative treatment, a more aggressive treatment, such as surgery, may be required..

This arthroscopic outpatient procedure usually allows for a return to daily living activities within 2-6 wks. A full recovery can be long & arduous, but excellent results are achieved &gt;80%... 

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Question 4

is brachialis pain and soreness normal after rotator cuff surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is very common. Inform your physical therapist of this and have them alter your treatment accordingly.

Question 5

can knitting aggravate the rotator cuff ? i have impingment & it seems 2 be getting more sore since knitting

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Traditionally impingement/rotator cuff tendinopathy is aggravated by overhead activity, but if your getting symptoms while knitting, then that may be an activity that aggravates pain in the shoulder. I would recommend staying away from activities that hurt your shoulder.

Question 6

when i woke up i had a sore neck.then a couple of days later i had sore shoulders pretty much in the rotator cuff and scapula area.whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry yet: Sore neck and sore shoulders are common in this world of head down postures and computer use.   Practice stretching, deep breathing and  shoulder rotations to take posture breaks.  If this persists for a week, get examined for neck problems.

Question 7

can rotator cuff injury cause back stiffness/soreness? also after the pain subsides would foam rolling help faster healing along with exercise?

Accepted Answer

It can: Usually more so around the upper back by the scapula(the floating bone in the upper back) as this is a place shoulder pain can "refer" to.  Foam rolling won't necessarily help with a rotator cuff injury in particular but may help reduce some of the increased tone in the surrounding muscles of the upper back, posterior shoulder that may be affected from a shoulder/rotator cuff injury.  Best of luck

Question 8

my son is 11 and a pitcher in baseball. will push ups and pitching wear on his rotator cuff? will a sore rotator cuff cause other arm issues?

Accepted Answer

Pitching: While pitching can be stressful to a shoulder, at 11 it is more likely to cause bone/growth plate issues.  The rotator cuff is less vulnerable at his age, but can still get inflamed.  Push ups and other exercises to strengthen his body should help reduce injury.  Make sure he follows appropriate pitch counts/limits and consider using a pitching coach to monitor his form.

Question 9

soreness in upper right arm/shoulder are for several months. had similar issue last year in left arm which was rotator cuff injury. ?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Your symptoms in right shoulder could also be from rotator cuff or other muscles in the shoulder that could be strained or sprained. Please see your doctor to get evaluated for other causes like bone related issues as well.

Question 10

my left shoulder is sore weight-bearing and raising upwards have previous rotator cuff /ac joint injuries what can i do to treat pain?

Accepted Answer

How aggressive?: First, have it evaluated to make sure it's a msk problem. Nsaids, pt/ot can help over time. Injections can be beneficial for the right indications. Seek care.

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Is brachialis pain and soreness normal after rotator cuff surgery?

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Can knitting aggravate the rotator cuff ? i have impingment & it seems 2 be getting more sore since knitting

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When i woke up i had a sore neck.then a couple of days later i had sore shoulders pretty much in the rotator cuff and scapula area.whats wrong?

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Can rotator cuff injury cause back stiffness/soreness? also after the pain subsides would foam rolling help faster healing along with exercise?

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My son is 11 and a pitcher in baseball. will push ups and pitching wear on his rotator cuff? will a sore rotator cuff cause other arm issues?

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Soreness in upper right arm/shoulder are for several months. had similar issue last year in left arm which was rotator cuff injury. ?

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My left shoulder is sore weight-bearing and raising upwards have previous rotator cuff /ac joint injuries what can i do to treat pain?

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