The rotator cuff consists of four muscles; the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles. The function of the rotator cuff muscles is to lift the arms and rotate the shoulder in all directions. Other ball and socket joints in the body are the elbow and hip bones. People most commonly affected by rotator cuff injuries are athletes and those with jobs that require repetitive motions such as office workers, construction workers, people with hypermobile joints, women in menopause or low estrogen are at greater risk.
The most typical rotator cuff injuries are:. Usual symptoms related to rotator cuff injuries:. Pain and weakness in the shoulder, especially at night, making it difficult to sleep on that side of the body. Pain and difficulty when lifting the arms or rotating the shoulders. Frozen shoulder: not really a symptom of a rotator cuff injury but it can be the result of one.
Before having a massage always seek medical advice from your General practitioner. Research has shown accrediting Labert, R who says massage therapy can be an important part of recovery and treatment. For rotator cuffs injuries because it helps to decrease inflammation and pain in the area, release scar tissue, loosen tight and tense muscles and increase range of motion in the shoulder girdle.
Our experienced massage therapist at Surreal Holistic Therapy specializes in recognizing these injuries and pinpointing where your body needs the most attention during a free consultation. For further enquiries and to book an appointment. Contact Jenny surrealholistictherap. The Rotator Cuffs Injury. Mayo Clinic cited in. Massage therapy for the rotator cuffs.
Labert, R cited in. Accessed Massage Therapy for the Rotator Cuffs. Tears Strains Tendonitis Bursitis. Pain and weakness in the shoulder, especially at night, making it difficult to sleep on that side of the body Pain and difficulty when lifting the arms or rotating the shoulders Frozen shoulder: not really a symptom of a rotator cuff injury but it can be the result of one.
