The rotator cuff includes the following muscles[1][2][3]:
- Subscapularis.
- Infraspinatus.
- Supraspinatus.
- Teres minor.
What is the best home remedy for rotator cuff injury?
Treatments include:
- Over-the-counter medicine. Anti-inflammatory pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can help ease your shoulder ache.
- Rest. You'll need to stop any physical activity that causes or adds to your shoulder pain.
- Ice. A cold pack can help reduce swelling and pain. ...
- Heat. ...
- Stretching.
Can you strengthen rotator cuff muscles?
Another important reason to strengthen rotator cuffs is to minimise the risk of age-related changes. As you get older, degenerative changes occur which include a gradual loss of muscle mass and reduced elasticity of the rotator cuff tendons. Both these changes can be minimised or prevented with strengthening exercises.
