Rotator Cuff Exercises: Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises That Eliminate Shoulder Pain

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By Anthony Portman


 

Are you experiencing sharp pain constantly in your shoulder? Have you been awakened in the middle of the night because of the aches and the discomforts? If so, you might be suffering from a rotator cuff injury.

The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and their tendons that operate to stabilize the shoulder and help keep the ball-and-socket joint intact. These muscles are very susceptible to inflammation and tears during overhead activities. The most common injury is the rotator cuff tear which occurs following a trauma to the shoulder or through simple "wear and tear" of the tendons. This injury is commonly sustained by athletes who perform repetitive blows which include the football quarterbacks, baseball pitchers, swimmers and tennis players.

Treatment on injuries of the rotator cuff includes:

  • 1) Reduction of pain and swelling through resting the affected area, applying ice, compression, and elevating the injured area.
  • 2) Surgery (especially on rotator cuff tear).
  • 3) Strengthening exercises and stretching.

Here are some of the rotator cuff exercises that eliminate shoulder pain:

  • ü Pick a dumbbell of not more than 3 kilograms and lie on a bench sideways. With your arm on the side and slightly flexed at the elbow, try raising the dumbbells toward the ceiling to a 45-degree angle.
  • ü Sit perpendicular to the dumbbell with arm flexed at 90 degrees at the elbow and the forearm resting parallel on the barbell. Raise the dumbbell up until the forearm points up and then lower it slowly.
  • ü Find a vertical surface that you can grasp with both hands such as a pole. Bend forward until your arms form a 45-degree angle with the pole. Allow your head to relax between the elbows

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