So, you added a few more pounds when you were weightlifting to show off and now you think you tore your rotator cuff. Welcome to the side effects of weightlifting (and baseball, bowling and any other repetitive movement)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you hear a distinct snapping sound when you were weightlifting? Did your upper arm suddenly feel very weak? These symptoms are among many that you may experience if you tear your rotator cuff. Others include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 pain when lifting your arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 shoulder pain, even when you\u2019re not moving<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 popping sensations when you move your arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 cracking sensations when you move your shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 feeling like your shoulder is locked in place<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 weakness in your hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the injury itself causing pain, the inflammation in the bursa sacs that protect the rotator cuff may also become inflamed, causing pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like most activities that involve repetitive movements, your torn rotator cuff can be due to one of two types of injuries (or both):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Acute injury: If you\u2019re weightlifting, this is probably due to lifting something that is too heavy or lifting in a sudden, jerking motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Chronic degeneration: The tendons in your arms\u2014especially your dominant arm\u2014wear down as we get older. This could be due to less blood flow to the tendons, a bone spur pressing on the rotator cuff or repetitive movements from sports or at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think you\u2019ve torn your rotator cuff, head to the doctor for an X-ray and\/or MRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the severity of the tear, your doctor will likely recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 A sling to rest and immobilize your shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Avoiding activities that affect that shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Physical or occupational therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Corticosteroid injections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgery is generally only necessary if the torn rotator cuff fails to heal or if the tear is more than 3 cm. Either way, you won\u2019t be weightlifting for a while.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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