Shoulders/Rotator Cuff

Shoulder/Rotator Cuff

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Rotator cuff syndrome is a fairly common shoulder condition.  Your shoulder is a relatively unstable ball and socket joint designed to allow for maximum range of motion.  This large range of motion depends upon the coordination of movement by a group or cuff of muscles (rotator cuff).  Any imbalance or miscoordination of this muscles can cause them to get irritated and even lead to a tear on one or more of them.

Symptoms:

pain with lifting or reaching with the arm

pain trying to sleep on the affected side

What can you do to help ourself at home?

Icing

Stretches

Sleep, sitting and driving ergonomic changes

Rehabilitative exercises

What can we do to help you in the office?

Active Release Techniques

Graston

PNF

Massage

Chiropractic joint manipulation

Rehabilitative strengthening exercises