Shoulder pain? Massage can sometimes be very helpful. This massage targets 2 of 4 of your rotator cuff muscles(infraspinatus and teres minor), the latissimus dorsi, and teres major. For many of you, these muscles could use some strength as well. “External rotator cuff” exercises and lat exercises can drastically improve generalized shoulder pain for you. Doing this massage can help to temporarily improve mobility and reduce any cramping that may occur by doing your rotator cuff strengthening exe

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Rotator cuff surgery is performed on patients to repair tears or damage on the tendons that make up the rotator cuff in the shoulder. This procedure aims to reattach the torn tendon to the bone and restore strength and function to the shoulder. Both open repair and arthroscopic repair have their advantages as well as disadvantages. The choice of procedure often depends on factors such as the size and location of the tear and the patient’s overall health. After surgery, we always recommend a reha

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