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The Necessary Exercise For Rotator Cuff

By Marci Glover


Everyday, people are using their whole body to perform their daily responsibilities. All parts are used, especially those individuals who are part in a sport. Players mostly use their shoulders and arms to do their task. The volleyball, basketball and tennis players. All of them are using the strength of their shoulder. Thus, tissues in the muscles in their shoulders are sometimes injured due to an intense undertaking. This is why, athletes should also perform an exercise for rotator cuff to prevent injuries and prevent them to worsen.

The shoulder is the most versatile joint in the body. This versatility is a support for any movements, but also increases its weakness. There are four stable muscles which form a cuff in the muscles to keep securing the joints. Knowing the proper ways to avoid any injuries and to protect your rotator cuff muscles, will also help you to lessen the possibility of frustration and pain.

These four muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These muscles can be easily remembered with their acronym, SITS. Each of them has their own jobs for the rotator cuff. The supraspinatus is a scapular spine that helps to move the arm to the side. Infraspinatus and teres minor are located at the back of the shoulder blade and it rotates externally the arm. Subscapularis is situated on the front of the shoulder blade and it is for the internal rotation of the arms.

You can perform an exercise that is not too intense that could injure the joints. You must always remember that you stretch the weakest joint in the body. You just have warm up first before exercising. You can have the exercise like internal and external rotation, wall push ups and side lying. You must be careful in performing these exercises.

This exercise is a helpful way for those athletes. This is the effective way to enhance their abilities in their sports like volleyball, tennis and basketball. This is necessary for them so that they can avoid injuries in their body.

Each part of the body has their own responsibility to have a good condition in every system. If there is one muscle that is not performing well, it seems that the whole parts are affected. This is dangerous to the body. That is why it is important to work out to strengthen the rotator muscles.

There is a misunderstanding about the rotator cuff. Some people would say, that the rotator cuff injuries are for those athletes only. This is not true, because the real fact is, it is for everyone. People who carrying and lifting heavy equipments and other objects can also affect the tissues in their muscles. Through this, there is a possibility of shoulder injuries.

It is still better to perform daily muscle stretching that is essential for the joints. If you have a well formed tissue, you will also have a strong body joint. Through this, you can avoid strains and will give you a higher level of energy that will make you active in your everyday undertakings.

You can also visit your physician and ask for some advised on the best ways to prevent strains and pain in your shoulders. If you have already suffered from pain, it is best to consult them so that you will be treated immediately. You are also advised to never use heavy objects like dumbbells to prevent serious conditions. You will be advised to have a simple exercise that will not affect and worsen the situation.




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