Degenerative disorder is an unfortunate part of aging for everyone. As we age, one of the things we may have to deal with is a degenerative rotator cuff tear.
Of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, the one most affected by a rotator cuff tear is the supraspinatus. The rotator cuff allows us to move our arm in all of the ways natural to us. We can rotate it in a full circle and lift it high over our head. When a tear occurs in the muscle tissue, a loss of movement and severe pain can really compromise our quality of life.
As we age, our body becomes increasing less able to heal itself. This is because our circulation slows down. The body needs a good blood flow to heal a rotator cuff injury. Without a sufficient blood supply, the tear will not improve and will likely continue to grow worse until it has finally completely disconnected the tendon from the bone it was meant to be attached to.
Bone spurs may also cause the tendons in the rotator cuff to become weak and tear. Because of these factors, aging adults should immediately address any shoulder pain with their physician.
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