THROWING OFF YOUR GAME
Spot Rotator Cuff Injuries Early
As spring sports transition into summer, it’s important to take note of how your body’s feeling. This is particularly true of swimmers, baseball players, tennis players, and any other athletes who find themselves making repetitive, overhead motions. Spotting a rotator cuff injury early can be the difference between recovering quickly or spending a summer on the sidelines.
activity causing the rotator cuff to become inflamed should do the trick. But if you ignore these aches, they can grow far more debilitating. Your tendon is likely torn or close to tearing when you experience noticeable pain while lifting your arm or resting on the injured shoulder. You may also find that even activities like brushing your hair become far more difficult due to muscle weakness. Popping or grinding sensations when you move are definite signs something is wrong. Thankfully, most rotator cuff injuries can be addressed with rest, ice, and physical therapy. Our team helps athletes of all ages rehabilitate their shoulders after these tears all the time — it’s our pleasure to get you back to the sport you love. However, in the case of a complete tear of the muscle, you may need surgery, making it all the more important to notice a rotator cuff injury early and make strides toward recovery. TREATMENT
WHAT IS A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY?
The rotator cuff and the tendons surrounding it are what make motions like throwing a pitch or swimming front crawl possible. But, if overworked, these tendons can become inflamed, frayed and, if not addressed, torn. That’s why it’s important to identify this debilitating injury before it gets too severe.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Initially, athletes only notice mild pain as they play, which eventually also begins to show up while they’re resting. At this stage, simply taking a break from the
MISO SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS AND KALE
Because miso is fermented, it comes packed with all the important probiotics. As a bonus, it tastes pretty dang good, especially in this umami-packed soup filled with mushrooms and kale.
INGREDIENTS
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1 splash olive oil
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3 tbsp yellow miso paste
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. extra firm tofu, pressed and drained
3/4 cup kale
4 cups water
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 cup vegetable broth
DIRECTIONS
1. In a stock pot or Dutch oven, heat oil to medium. Add mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms just begin to shrink. Add garlic, water, broth, miso, and tofu. 2. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Stir in kale and rice vinegar; cook until kale softens. 4. Divide into bowls and serve.
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