Question 1

can u re-injure a rotator cuff just by stretching? its been 5 months after surgery and my arm feels week and still painful

Accepted Answer

Failure: It could be failed repair due to many factors, see your surgeon or get 2 nd opinion.

Question 2

i'm having pain medial to my shoulder blade. not onset by exercise and no pain when performing rotator cuff motion. what's hurt? how can i stretch it?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: the SUBSCAPULARIS....is strained and I would apply heat and take anti-inflammatory medication (eg OTC IBUPROFEN) and NOT STRETCH in fact these muscles whivh "hold the scapula /shoulder blade to the chest wall NEED REST when strained!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

i have pain in my shoulder when i lift my arm above my head and stretch it upward. the pain is not severe, however it impedes me from performing shoulder/bench press. it's as if there is no strength in my shoulder. is it a rotator cuff issue?

Accepted Answer

Likely  tendinitis: Pain with overhead activities in young adults is less likely a frank rotator cuff tear and more commonly bursitis or rotator cuff tendinitis, both amenable to rehabilitation, rest, NSAIDs. An MRI may become indicated for recalcitrant symptoms. An orthopaedic evaluation would be very beneficial. You could also have a superior or posterosuperior labral tear (SLAP).

Question 4

im getting physical therapy for my rotator cuff surgery but now i have a burning pain in front of my shoulder.  did they over stretch?

Accepted Answer

Likely just muscle.: Physical therapy for rotator cuff is a mainstay of therapy for this.  With stretching and exercise the other muscles and tendons of the shoulder joint will become strengthened and stretched.  These muscles are likely not used to this at this point and so will become sore and burn as Lactic Acid builds up in them.   The best thing to do is to keep up with the pt.

Question 5

severe pain from shoulder down deltoid into bicep. not rotator cuff. more pain when arm is rotated toward chest.  torn cartilage in other shoulder. ??

Accepted Answer

Get examined!: At age 55 your most common cause for this pain would still be 'impingement' ( or bursitis). Labral tears causing this pain are less likely unless associated with the biceps 'anchor'( SLAP) lesions -- but less likely in isolation in your age group.Osteoarthritis can cause pain in this distribution . AC joint arthritis can also cause pain when rotating arm towards chest ( adduction). See an ORS! GL!

Question 6

exercise for rotator cuff pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: I agreewith doctor watson , also i added a link for some exercises, you should follow therapy advise.

Question 7

what is a rotator cuff made of?

Accepted Answer

It's a tendon: A tendon is what attaches a muscle to a bone. This is what allows the skeleton to move. The muscle generates a force that is transmitted to the bone, through a tendon.  In the shoulder, the rotator cuff starts out as 4 muscles attached to the shoulder blade.  As they move toward the shoulder joint, the muscle turns into tendon.  This tendon is the rotator cuff and helps to move the shoulder joint.

Question 8

how can i relieve rotator cuff pain?

Accepted Answer

Most likely rotator: Cuff impingement.  Make sure it is rc pain first.    If it is on the sides of your shoulders and hurts with overhead activity it could be rotator cuff issues.  Initially treat with nsaids, ice and modification of activity (no overhead activity, no heavy pushing or lifting) if it is not getting better see and orthopaedist.  They might offer you pt, oral steroids or hopefully a cortisone shot.

Question 9

how can you fix rotator cuff, please help?

Accepted Answer

Usually surgery: Most full-thickness rotator cuff tears require a surgical repair to heal. There are factors, such as range of motion, strength, and other medical problems which can affect healing.

Question 10

what are some easy rotator cuff exercises?

Accepted Answer

Rubber bands: Use rubber bands such as therabands to exercise your rotator cuff. Here is link with easy exercises http://nycsportsmed.Com/tennis-shoulder-tuned.Html.

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Can u re-injure a rotator cuff just by stretching? its been 5 months after surgery and my arm feels week and still painful

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I'm having pain medial to my shoulder blade. not onset by exercise and no pain when performing rotator cuff motion. what's hurt? how can i stretch it?

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I have pain in my shoulder when i lift my arm above my head and stretch it upward. the pain is not severe, however it impedes me from performing shoulder/bench press. it's as if there is no strength in my shoulder. is it a rotator cuff issue?

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Im getting physical therapy for my rotator cuff surgery but now i have a burning pain in front of my shoulder. did they over stretch?

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Severe pain from shoulder down deltoid into bicep. not rotator cuff. more pain when arm is rotated toward chest. torn cartilage in other shoulder. ??

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Exercise for rotator cuff pain?

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What is a rotator cuff made of?

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How can you fix rotator cuff, please help?

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