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3 COMMON CAUSES OF ROTATOR CUFF ISSUES
And How We Can Help!
Since NBA fans are right in the thick of the 2018–2019 season, the chances of hearing about athletic injuries or watching them happen out on the court is significantly heightened. Some of the most common injuries among ball players are rotator cuff tendonitis and tears. Although basketball doesn’t tend to generate the number of injuries doctors see in football players, the repetitive motions associated with the sport often cause the body to break down more quickly in specific areas. Basketball players in particular are prone to injury due to frequent overhead arm motions when shooting, passing, or rebounding. For those of us who didn’t quite make the Knicks team, shoulder injuries still pose a very real threat. Here are three of the most common causes of rotator cuff issues in everyday life. 1. REACHING As you take down your holiday decorations around the house, you constantly lift your arms above your head. Whether you’re taking the star off your tree, removing the stockings from your mantel, or climbing up ladders to take down twinkly lights, the repetitive movement in your shoulder socket can cause it to become irritated. 2. DRESSING Shoulder injuries can also stem from tasks as simple as getting dressed in the morning. Lifting your arms up to fix your hair or to slide a shirt over your head are often overlooked but can be problematic motions for your rotator cuffs. Additionally, reaching behind your back to loop a belt or clip a bra are movements that are somewhat unnatural to your shoulder and can cause pain as well. 3. DRIVING While it may surprise you, the motions associated with driving are also some of the common causes of rotator cuff issues. Spinning your wheel, stretching for the radio, and reaching into the backseat can also lead to loads of trouble. Our team is very familiar with injuries to the shoulder, and we’ve found that successful treatment for rotator cuff impingement and tendonitis involves a hands-on approach followed by specific exercises performed properly. This should leave you with less pain, less inflammation, better motion, improved strength, and prevent the pain from ever returning. If you notice habitual pain in your shoulder area, please don’t hesitate to give our office a call!
Recipe of the Month:
Inspired by Bon Appétit
CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD
Winter is the height of citrus season, so it’s a perfect time to experiment with oranges and lemons. Roasting the fruits concentrates their flavor and makes the skins edible, creating a blast of flavor for this winter salad.
INGREDIENTS
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1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch arugula
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 avocado, cut into wedges Salt and pepper, to taste
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DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
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