What You Need to Know
People think rotator cuff injuries are the purview of pitchers and other athletes who find themselves doing plenty of over-hand motions through play. But the truth is, age plays a big factor in these sorts of incidents, especially when it comes to rotator cuff tears. In fact, it’s an extremely common issue for those aged 70 and up. So, what can be done to address this debilitating injury? understand what is happening during a rotator cuff tear. Normally, the rotator cuff works to support and stabilize your shoulder joint, making it essential in almost any daily function where you use your arms. Under amounts of extreme or repetitive stress, the four muscles that make up your rotator cuff can tear along the tendons that connect them to the arm bone. The result is pain above the shoulder, limited range of motion of the arm, and shoulder weakness. PREVENTING THE INJURY Naturally, the best way to combat a torn rotator cuff is to never have one in the first place. Avoid heavy lifting, UNDERSTANDING THE ROTATOR CUFF Before delving into ways to help, we need to
and do your best to keep yourself from placing too much stress on your shoulders throughout the day. This means avoiding repetitive overhead arm positions, including when you go to bed at night. Good posture can also make a huge difference in relieving tension on the rotator cuff. TREATING THE TEAR If you are experiencing a rotator cuff tear, you don’t necessarily need surgery. Physical therapy treatments and exercises can restore the strength and range of motion lost by most tears without the need for addictive painkillers or invasive surgery. Of course, therapists can also identify more extreme cases and will recommend surgery when that is your best option for regaining your full range of motion. Serving an active community, we here at Kinetic PT have a lot of experience addressing rotator cuff tears and can give you the tools and treatment you need to stay active this spring. If you’re having shoulder pain that won’t go away, please come see us.
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Orange Glazed Salmon
Inspired by RealFoodWithJessica.com
INGREDIENTS • 2 salmon fillets (10 oz total) • 1 tsp salt • 2 tbsp ghee • 1 tbsp garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• Zest from 1 orange • 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice • 1 tsp tapioca starch
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. Salt each fillet with 1/2 tsp salt. Bake for 6–8 minutes. 3. In a saucepan, combine ghee and garlic and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. 4. Add rosemary, zest, and juice. Cook for another 3 minutes. 5. Stir in tapioca starch until lumps disappear and mixture thickens. 6. Plate salmon and top with orange sauce.
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