- This condition mainly affects the tendons and muscles which helps in moving the shoulder joint
- This condition can be caused as a result of keeping the shoulder in one position over a period of time.
- Sleeping on the shoulder
- Extending the arm forehead
- Athletes are commonly affected by this condition
- It is also referred as swimmers shoulder, pitchers shoulder and tennis shoulder
Symptoms of rottator cuff pain:
- Pain ad swelling in front of the shoulder and side of the arm
- Pain triggered by raising or lowering the arm
- Clicking sound when raising the arm
- Stiffness in shoulder
- Pain when reaching behind the back
- Loss of mobility and strength
Diagnosis:
- Check tenderness and swelling
- Check Range of motion
- Check strength of shoulder joint
- X-ray for finding bone spur
- Ultrasound or MRI for finding trearing
Treatments:
Managing pain and swelling
- Avoid activities that cause pain
- Apply cold packs
- Taking NSAID’s
Physical Therapy
- Stretching and passive exercise to restore range of motion
- If pain decreases exercise is given to regain strength
- Steroid injection
- Ultrasound therapy for spur formation
- wax therapy for pain relief
