Rotator Cuff Tear: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery
Shoulder pain can make everyday activities surprisingly difficult. Lifting a bag, reaching for something on a shelf, getting dressed, or sleeping on one side may become uncomfortable. Some people also notice weakness when lifting their arm or pain that travels from the shoulder towards the upper arm. One possible cause is a rotator cuff tear, an injury involving one or more of the tendons that help move and stabilise the shoulder. A tear may occur suddenly after a fall or lifting injury, or it may develop gradually as the tendon changes with age and repeated use. However, not every painful …
