What is the rotator cuff and why does it cause shoulder pain?
A.Pain and stiffness in the shoulder region can come from a variety of causes, ranging from physical injury or overuse to radiating pain from the cervical region of the neck. Arthritic shoulder pain and aching is a common complaint from former athletes of all types and those who have done a great deal of physical labor throughout their lives. One of the most common injuries to the shoulder is the rotator cuff tear, which involves four small muscles that support and surround the shoulder joint in a “cuff like” fashion. Stretching exercises are surprisingly effective for shoulder pain and stiffness and can help prevent a debilitating condition commonly known as “frozen shoulder” which prevents the individual from raising their arm above their head. Muscle Anatomy of the shoulder joint: The Deltoid is the large triangular muscle of the shoulder that forms the visible rounded flesh of the outer part of your upper arm. The deltoid muscle forms a shape resembling an inverted triangle in peop
