What are the causes of rotary cuff injury?
Most rotary cuff injuries are caused by two main reasons. One being due to wear and tear, or degeneration. The problem with the shoulder is that being a tendinous region of the body it gets limited blood supply, thus the tendons get very little nutrients and oxygen, which is the reason they are particularly susceptible to degeneration due to aging. This is the reason why shoulder problems are so common in the elderly. This deficiency in the blood supply is also the reason why shoulder injuries take a long time to heal. The second reason for most injuries of the shoulder is because of over-strain or putting excessive force on the tendons in the shoulder. This generally happens when force is put on the arm when it is in an awkward or unusual position. What are the symptoms of a torn rotator cuff? Two of the most common symptoms of a rotator cuff injury are pain and weakness. Usually people with a torn rotator cuff find it difficult to pinpoint the exact area of the pain, and have a tende
