Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints I see in active patients and often, the rotator cuff is the culprit. Whether you’re throwing a baseball, lifting weights, swimming laps, or just ...

A rotator cuff tear can be painful and interfere with your daily activities. It may make it hard to lift your arm, get dressed or sleep comfortably. If your tear is repairable, surgery may be the best ...

The rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. It's a fascinating matrix of functionality that allows the shoulder to operate ...

Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...

Pain in the shoulder can linger long after a rotator cuff tear heals on paper. Even after surgery, strength may not return. Movement may stay limited. For many patients, the real problem is not the ...

The first sign that retired accountant Kathey Parcels had torn her left rotator cuff was pain, sudden and acute pain. "It was really bad," said Parcels, who experienced the injury three years ago when ...