Rotator cuff
Signs or Symptoms
Range from an ache to severe pain on moving the arm into a specific position.
Description
The rotator cuff is four muscles that support and move the upper arm bone.
Injury to any one of these muscles causes pain, ache, weakness and limited
range of motion in the shoulder
Causes
Trauma or repeated abuse.
Standard treatment
Injections, anti-inflammatories, stretching and strengthening exercises.
Surgery is done in chronic or severe injuries.
AK Approach
The muscles that support the arm in its muscular socket are evaluated to find
the ones that are malfunctioning. These are corrected and then tested for the
need of corrective exercises. The attention is then shifted to the localized
structures that are injured and failing to support the shoulder joint properly
like the clavicle and the scapula. These can include specialized treatments for
ligaments, muscles, skin and joints. Finally, attention is directed to
corrective procedures that can help coordinate the muscles to help prevent
future injuries. Nutritional therapies aimed at increasing factors that would
speed healing and reduce any inflammation are considered.
Other lifestyle modifications are used to prevent or minimize exacerbating the
condition. A specific program for your needs is created.