rotator cuff | Tone and Tighten

Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. The rotator cuff is four muscles that stabilize this joint throughout its dynamic motion. A weak rotator cuff can lead to pain, shoulder impingement, tendinitis, and even a rotator cuff tear.

In this post and video we’ll discuss what your rotator cuff is, why it’s important, and share 5 of the best exercises to strengthen your rotator cuff.

As a physical therapist, shoulder pain is one of the most-common injuries that I treat. Your shoulder joint has to be very dynamic and mobile, but at the same time very strong and stable. This is a delicate balance that, if not maintained, can lead to pain and dysfunction.

Of all the treatments I recommend for shoulder issues, the one that is probably the most common is rotator cuff muscle strengthening. Today I wanted to share with you 5 of my favorite exercises to strengthen your rotator cuff and help you alleviate some of that pain you may be experiencing.

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6 of the best physical therapy exercises to eliminate shoulder pain. Shoulder impingement is one of the most-common causes of shoulder pain that I encounter in my physical therapy clinic. These are some of the most effective stretches and rotator cuff exercises to stop shoulder pain and help you to feel better.

Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body.

Really when you think about everything your shoulder can do with as little support as it has it’s pretty incredible!

That being said, however there’s also a lot of room for error. Things can, and do, go wrong and we often find ourselves with shoulder pain.

Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite exercises to help alleviate pain due to the most common shoulder condition that I treat – impingement. We’ll talk about what it is, why you get it, and then share about 10 of my favorite stretches and exercises to help you feel better.

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Rotator Cuff Exercises For Shoulder Pain

Best Exercises For Shoulder Pain