Rotator Cuff Tears

The rotator cuff is a composed of four tendons that work together to hold the humerus (arm bone) into the socket of the shoulder blade.

The rotator cuff is a composed of four tendons that work together to hold the humerus (arm bone) into the socket of the shoulder blade. The rotator cuff is used to lift up and rotate your arm and is responsible for providing the shoulder with the largest range of motion of any joint in the body.

Rotator cuff tears can be a:

And occur in two ways:

Tears in the rotator cuff are common and cause significant pain. Daily activities such as washing or combing your hair or getting dressed may become painful and difficult.

The bursa is the part of the joint that provides lubrication to where the humerus and the shoulder blade meet. The bursa is often damaged or injured when rotator cuff injuries occur causing increased pain.

The most common treatment options for rotator cuff tears are:

If you or a loved one is suffering from low back pain, the physicians at Cedar Hill Pain and Rehab can help determine the cause and find a treatment plan that works for you and improves your quality of life.

To learn more about these therapy techniques and to find out if you’re a candidate, you can make an appointment with a physician at Cedar Hill Pain and Rehab by calling 972-291-9165 or click here.

Rotator Cuff Tears