The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles and their associated tendons that span the shoulder joint. These muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The rotator cuff is extremely vital to dynamic shoulder joint stability, as they are the only muscles that directly span the glenohumeral joint. 💪 While our bigger muscles, like our deltoids, lats, and pectorals control gross movements around the shoulder, the rotator cuff muscles act to stabilize the glenohumeral

In the human body, the rotator cuff is a functional anatomical unit located in the upper extremity. Its function is related to the glenohumeral joint, where the muscles of the cuff function both as the executors of the movements of the joint and the stabilisation of the joint as well. Injuries of the rotator cuff interfere with the function of the glenohumeral joint and correspond with inability to perform the movements associated with this joint. Supraspinatus Origin: supraspinatous fossa of sc

💪 Meet the Rotator Cuff: The Key to Shoulder Stability 💪 The rotator cuff consists of four muscles—supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles work together to stabilize the shoulder joint and enable a wide range of motions, such as lifting and rotating the arm. This complex structure is vital for everyday activities and athletic performance, but it’s also prone to injuries like tears or tendinitis. Our latest animation highlights the anatomy and function of the

Super EASY Shoulder Pain Fix 😍 - This is one of those manual “tricks” that helps to open up that shoulder range of motion… really damn quickly 🧙‍♂️ - This one in particular is working through the muscles in your chest and rotator muscle groups which can greatly impact your shoulder 🔥 This move is incredible!! - Give this a try and let me know how it feels! 🕺🏻 - As always, if this move causes you pain, decrease the range of movement. If pain persists, stop the exercise! 🤗 - Share this post

Shoulder pain? Massage can sometimes be very helpful. This massage targets 2 of 4 of your rotator cuff muscles(infraspinatus and teres minor), the latissimus dorsi, and teres major. For many of you, these muscles could use some strength as well. “External rotator cuff” exercises and lat exercises can drastically improve generalized shoulder pain for you. Doing this massage can help to temporarily improve mobility and reduce any cramping that may occur by doing your rotator cuff strengthening exe

Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to help a frozen shoulder

Rotator cuff surgery is performed on patients to repair tears or damage on the tendons that make up the rotator cuff in the shoulder. This procedure aims to reattach the torn tendon to the bone and restore strength and function to the shoulder. Both open repair and arthroscopic repair have their advantages as well as disadvantages. The choice of procedure often depends on factors such as the size and location of the tear and the patient’s overall health. After surgery, we always recommend a reha

Mayo Clinic Minute: When should you have rotator cuff surgery?

What is a rotator cuff injury, and how is it treated? Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Mr Addie Majed explains