At CK Birla Hospitals, Kolkata, we understand how much a shoulder injury can affect your life. Even simple tasks like combing your hair or reaching for a shelf can become painful. One of the most common shoulder problems we treat is a rotator cuff injury. We are here to explain what it is, why it happens, and how we treat it with safe and effective methods.
Your shoulder joint is like a ball and socket. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons. They keep the shoulder stable and let you lift and rotate your arm.
A rotator cuff injury happens when these tendons or muscles are damaged. The damage can be small, such as irritation, or larger, such as a complete rotator cuff tear. In simple words, if your rotator cuff is injured, you may feel pain, weakness, or stiffness in your shoulder.
There are several types of rotator cuff injuries. Treatment depends on the type and how severe it is.
Rotator cuff injury symptoms vary with the damage. Common signs include:
If these symptoms last more than a few days, see a doctor. Ignoring the problem may make it worse.
Common causes of a rotator cuff tear or injury include:
Often, more than one factor contributes to the injury.
At CK Birla Hospitals, Kolkata, we start with a detailed check-up. Our doctors review your symptoms and examine how your shoulder moves. We may recommend imaging such as an MRI or ultrasound to see the exact problem.
Once we know the type and severity, we plan your treatment. Rotator cuff injury treatment can be non-surgical or surgical.
For many patients, surgery is not the first step. We first try safer methods:
If non-surgical care does not help, or if you have a complete tear, surgery may be needed.
Our shoulder surgeons have experience in advanced techniques:
We discuss all options with you before any decision.
Exercise is key to recovery. The wrong exercise can worsen the injury. We provide a personalised plan.
Safe exercises for a rotator cuff injury may include:
We introduce exercises slowly and only under guidance from our physiotherapists.
Healing time varies by injury type, age, and overall health.
We support you through every step until your shoulder is strong again.
Choosing the right hospital matters for a safe and quick recovery. At CMRI Hospital, we offer:
Our aim is to help you return to your normal life as quickly and safely as possible.
Yes. If poses strain the shoulder or are done with poor form, yoga can cause a rotator cuff injury.
Sleep on your back or on the uninjured side with a pillow supporting the affected arm.
No. Most injuries heal with proper treatment, though severe tears may need surgery.
It can worsen over time, causing more pain, stiffness, and loss of shoulder function.
Yes, but only gentle, safe exercises guided by a physiotherapist.
Some pain is normal after surgery, but we manage it with medicines and physiotherapy.
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