Understanding Your Rotator Cuff Injury What You Need to Know to Get Back to Your Healthiest Self
you hurt your rotator cuff, your bursa — a sac that helps your shoulder move freely — becomes inflamed.
Reaching the top shelf, brushing your hair, reaching into the back of your vehicle, and playing catch are all activities you rely on your shoulder for daily. If you have a rotator cuff injury, these tasks become nearly impossible, and, unfortunately, these injuries are some of the most common among people over 40 years of age and those who regularly lift heavy objects.
What can physical therapy do? If you choose to ignore a tear or strain, you will lose your range of motion, your muscles will become tighter, and the pain will worsen. Your physical therapist is trained to make the opposite happen. Physical therapy will work all parts of your arm to safely keep your shoulder moving. You should also develop a routine with your physical therapist to help you keep the exercises going at home, giving your shoulder round-the-clock care. How do I heal? There are a variety of ways you and your physical therapist will work through your shoulder injury. Light weights will add some resistance to your exercises, and ice and proper sleep will help your shoulder recuperate. Remember to always consult with your physical therapist before adding another regimen to your routine, and take your time throughout the process. If you’re looking for solutions to your rotator cuff injury, let the New Jersey Institute of Balance help. Call 908-353-0500 or visit NJIB.org for more information.
Understanding your injury and how to heal from it is imperative to getting you back to normal, so learn how to do just that with these tips.
What is it? Your shoulder is comprised of three bones: your upper arm bone, shoulder blade, and collarbone. The ball of your upper arm fits into the socket of your shoulder blade, and your arm is kept in place by your rotator cuff, which consists of four muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder and help
you move. When you experience shoulder pain due to a rotator cuff injury, these muscles and tendons become strained. Additionally, when
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Ingredients
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1 large egg white
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1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 teaspoon light agave syrup
1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
Directions
1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated. 4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.
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