Rotator Cuff Injury
Tears or tendinopathy in the four muscles that stabilise and rotate the shoulder.
About this condition
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the ball of the humerus in the socket and enabling rotation. Injuries range from tendinitis (inflammation) to partial or full tears. They can result from acute trauma, overuse, or natural degeneration with age.
Common symptoms
- Deep aching pain in the shoulder
- Weakness when lifting or rotating the arm
- Pain when raising the arm above shoulder height
- Night pain when lying on the affected shoulder
- A clicking or catching sensation
Who should I see?
Our specialists who are best placed to help with rotator cuff injury.
Sports therapists are experienced in rotator cuff injuries, particularly in athletes. They assess the underlying cause (technique, strength, mobility) and create a sport-specific rehabilitation plan.
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Osteopathy
Osteopathic treatment addresses the compensatory tension and joint restriction that builds up around a rotator cuff injury, helping to restore normal mechanics across the shoulder and neck.
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