The Torn Rotator Cuff Test

With so many types of shoulder injuries sometimes it can be hard to diagnose just what your problems might be. Sometimes doctors don't even know and give false diagnosis so here is the torn rotator cuff test that you can do to give you a much better idea if you have damaged your cuff in your shoulder.

Firstly look for these Torn Rotator Cuff Symptoms:

• Pain when lifting arms above the head (if you can even get that far)
• Pain right near the rotator cuff which is located around the side of the shoulder
• Pain that radiates down the arm (not everyone gets this though)
• Possible crunching or grinding sounds when moving the shoulder
• A popping sounds or feeling when moving the shoulder in certain motions

Another method to test if you have a torn rotator cuff is the arm drop test. A doctor will usually do this with you but you can try it on your own as well.

1. Lift your arm up and away from your body at 90 degrees then try to slowly lower the arm back to your side.
2. If you have a torn cuff you will find it hard to do slowly or smoothly and you may often get a total loss of muscular control where your arm simply falls without you being able to resist.

If the pain is too much to do this please see a doctor but if you want more information about diagnosing your specific shoulder injury including more torn rotator cuff tests as well as how to relive pain and heal the injury click below to find out more

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