Rotator Cuff Tear

Symptoms of an injured Rotator cuff can include, but are not limited to persistent pain in the shoulder and arm, especially when doing certain movements, such as lifting over your head. Discomfort sleeping on your injured side, grinding or cracking sounds when moving your arm, limited mobility in your arm and general muscle weakness around the area.Symptoms of an injured Rotator cuff can include, but are not limited to persistent pain in the shoulder and arm, especially when doing certain movements, such as lifting over your head. Discomfort sleeping on your injured side, grinding or cracking sounds when moving your arm, limited mobility in your arm and general muscle weakness around the area.

Sometimes, rotator cuff tears may occur as a result of a single injury but in most cases they are an overuse injury. Rotator cuff injuries are reasonably common and increase with age. They are also more likely to occur with people who have jobs that require repeatedly performing overhead motions, like tradespeople.

After any required surgery is carried out, we’ll aim to reduce any pain and swelling. Once the injury is stable enough we’ll then look to restore flexibility and strengthen the group of four muscles that stabilize the joint through a series of exercise programs.