What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff consists of 4 different primary muscles. The four muscles are the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subcapularis. These muscles are the primary movers for rotation of the shoulder and raising your arm out to the side as well as for stabilizing the shoulder inside of the joint….
If you’re experiencing shoulder pain with certain movements or while trying to sleep, physical therapy can help you get the shoulder pain relief you deserve. One common culprit of this pain could be your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff plays a crucial role in providing the strength and stability needed for everyday activities such as:…
Here in Northern Virginia we do not get to experience snow storms very often however, when we do it is often all of it at once. With the snow we all get involved with multiple different activities whether it is sled riding, throwing snowballs around or doing one of our favorite things (not) which is…
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, medically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, occurs when the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint thicken and tighten. This leads to: Frozen shoulder can make everyday tasks—like reaching into cabinets, driving, or playing with your children or grandchildren—painful or impossible. Causes of Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder often develops gradually after an…
The rotator cuff is responsible for the rotation and movement of the entire shoulder joint and all of your arm. If you have ever had pain, soreness, pinching, or other discomfort in your shoulder, you most likely had a rotator cuff problem. Experiencing these symptoms when putting on your jacket, is common when dealing with…
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that help stabilize our shoulder within it’s socket as we do overhead movements. There are four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, each muscle has a different action and all must be equally strong and flexible in order to avoid a number of different shoulder injuries….
Shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries. Injury or overuse are the most common causes of shoulder discomfort. Some of the most common ailments related to the shoulder include tight/overworked muscles, tendonitis, impingement, and joint stiffness. These not only may cause pain, it may also cause weakness, and limit your ability to drive,…
Your shoulder is quite the intricate system, with multiple joints and muscles working together to keep things moving smoothly. But when those muscles of the rotator cuff get caught in a pinch between bones, like the humerus and the acromion process, it can spell trouble. This pinching is a sign you may be dealing with…
What frozen shoulder is, depends on what type of frozen shoulder you have. Primary Primary frozen shoulder is an idiopahtic (no clear cause) condition. It has a gradual onset and can take over a year to fully resolve. Physical therapy can help with this form, but in general, it has to run its course. Primary…
Regardless of the time of year, we see plenty of patients complaining of shoulder pain. Most shoulder pain occurs following repetitive movements. These movements cause wear and tear that breaks down the rotator cuff tendons. What Is The Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is made up of four small muscles that control movement and provide stability…
