Rotator Cuff Tear and how to avoid it

**A.FreeRadical** · 10-25-2005, 07:36 PM

Here is a website that describes the condition:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...magesr&start=1

Here is a page that shows the exercises to help prevent the condition:
http://familydoctor.org/265.xml

I have been wondering about how to prevent getting a rotator cuff injury. Lately my weights are increasing on my shoulder exercises and I don't want to tear anything. So I decided to research this. This is what I found. I will be incorporating the 4 exercises into my weekly routine immediately.

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RealFantasy · 10-25-2005, 08:00 PM

Great info Rad. I was just looking at the diagrams at the doctors office I go to about the rotator cuff and the different injuries.
That and I have read where so many people get injuries there from lifting.
Thanks this info is important for all to have.

Brenda

BBAddict · 10-25-2005, 08:04 PM

You can do a lot of those with a cable x-over. I highly recommend it-I have one torn and one partially torn and it really hampers lifting. One of these days I'm gonna have to give in and have the surgery, but I wish I would've never hurt them!

pammiejoe6 · 10-25-2005, 08:15 PM

Great stuff Rad!

heres another good article on the issue

SouthCaliDiva · 10-25-2005, 09:36 PM

Excellent info! Just what I needed. I'm trying my best to avoid the orthopedist. I don't like him. :evil:

DarkFalcon · 10-25-2005, 10:06 PM

Great post AFR! I tore my left and it took me a full year to recover properly. I'm a lot more careful now. Everyone should do these. :nosthumbs

Pj-Macx · 10-25-2005, 11:54 PM

Great Info AFR... my left rotator is torn.. and has been since Sept 2004.. and BB is right it hampers what you can and cant do... Thanks for adding this..

**NYCmitch25** · 10-26-2005, 03:28 AM

shoulder bursitis is also a problem for many ppl. Similar symtops...
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_shouburs_sma.htm
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/rota...bursitis_2.htm
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_shouburs_art.htm

Shoulder Bursitis Treatment
Icing Injuries
Anti-Inflammatory Medications
Cortisone Injections
Avoid movement which cause pain

Capt. America · 11-14-2005, 03:01 PM

I had my surgery March 2005 and was medically cleared last week. It is a major surgery that should not be taken lightly. While I'm back to lifting again, the heavey days are over and I'm MUCH more careful in the gym and warm the shoulders up before doing ANY type of exercise.

**A.FreeRadical** · 11-14-2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. America

I had my surgery March 2005 and was medically cleared last week. It is a major surgery that should not be taken lightly. While I'm back to lifting again, the heavey days are over and I'm MUCH more careful in the gym and warm the shoulders up before doing ANY type of exercise.

Yes, I know. Your situation is what caused me to be concerned about my own rotator cuffs. (Before that, it was an "it can't happen to me" atiitude. Thanks for you contribution here and at the other place. I think you have made a lot of folks our age aware of this problem.

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**NewSpawn** · 11-15-2005, 01:20 AM

great post rad, both my shoulders are shot and yes it hinders my lifting on overhead and flat pressing exercises. i work through it and some days are worse than others. it definitely keeps me from lifting as heavy as i probably should be able to.

sLiPkNoT Fan · 02-24-2006, 03:39 AM

I found that same web page also. I too have bad shoulders. I had a small tear in my right which cleared up and now my left is acting up. I am following a program from a book called "Core Performance" which I think is the best one I have found. Look in your local library as that is where I found it first. I just recently bought the book off of eBay...cheap.

**Fitnfirm** · 02-28-2006, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.FreeRadical

Here is a website that describes the condition:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...magesr&start=1

Here is a page that shows the exercises to help prevent the condition:
http://familydoctor.org/265.xml

I have been wondering about how to prevent getting a rotator cuff injury. Lately my weights are increasing on my shoulder exercises and I don't want to tear anything. So I decided to research this. This is what I found. I will be incorporating the 4 exercises into my weekly routine immediately.

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you should see what happens on xrays when you take one normal and then one holding just a 5 pound weight at your side, then you would understand why this is a high area of injury, things start touching each other and irritating other areas. I have been working on strengthening my RC for 9 months now, I see a big diff but always now when ive went a bit too far and listen to my body.

10-25-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
RealFantasy Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 684 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Great info Rad. I was just looking at the diagrams at the doctors office I go to about the rotator cuff and the different injuries. That and I have read where so many people get injuries there from lifting. Thanks this info is important for all to have. Brenda __________________ Brenda's FitDay

10-25-2005, 08:04 PM	#3
BBAddict Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In The Gym Posts: 101 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	You can do a lot of those with a cable x-over. I highly recommend it-I have one torn and one partially torn and it really hampers lifting. One of these days I'm gonna have to give in and have the surgery, but I wish I would've never hurt them! __________________ PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY.

10-25-2005, 09:36 PM	#5
SouthCaliDiva IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: H-Town bound!!!!!!!! Posts: 515 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Excellent info! Just what I needed. I'm trying my best to avoid the orthopedist. I don't like him. :evil: __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

10-25-2005, 11:54 PM	#7
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Great Info AFR... my left rotator is torn.. and has been since Sept 2004.. and BB is right it hampers what you can and cant do... Thanks for adding this.. __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

11-14-2005, 03:01 PM	#9
Capt. America Amateur Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pgh, Pa. Posts: 32 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I had my surgery March 2005 and was medically cleared last week. It is a major surgery that should not be taken lightly. While I'm back to lifting again, the heavey days are over and I'm MUCH more careful in the gym and warm the shoulders up before doing ANY type of exercise. __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier dies once!

10-25-2005, 08:15 PM	#4
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	Great stuff Rad! heres another good article on the issue

10-25-2005, 10:06 PM	#6
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Great post AFR! I tore my left and it took me a full year to recover properly. I'm a lot more careful now. Everyone should do these. :nosthumbs

10-26-2005, 03:28 AM	#8
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,117 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 52	shoulder bursitis is also a problem for many ppl. Similar symtops... http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_shouburs_sma.htm http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/rota...bursitis_2.htm http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_shouburs_art.htm Shoulder Bursitis Treatment Icing Injuries Anti-Inflammatory Medications Cortisone Injections Avoid movement which cause pain

11-15-2005, 01:20 AM	#11
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,223 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	great post rad, both my shoulders are shot and yes it hinders my lifting on overhead and flat pressing exercises. i work through it and some days are worse than others. it definitely keeps me from lifting as heavy as i probably should be able to.

02-24-2006, 03:39 AM	#12
sLiPkNoT Fan New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 23 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I found that same web page also. I too have bad shoulders. I had a small tear in my right which cleared up and now my left is acting up. I am following a program from a book called "Core Performance" which I think is the best one I have found. Look in your local library as that is where I found it first. I just recently bought the book off of eBay...cheap. __________________ ACL reconstruction - Feb 27/2006 Rehab - 3 to 4 months Back to the gym - Priceless!!

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