The rotator cuff muscles are shown at adam.about.com/encyclopedia/19622.htm . Are there any Yoga postures or stretches which can reduce inflamation and strengthen these muscles?
yes, there are, but the rotator cuff is made up of four different muscles, and they each have different actions on the shoulder. so an exercise that strengthens one of them could also be inflaming another even worse.
Exercises I usually do with rotator cuff rehab include theraband external rotation (with elbow at the side), theraband internal rotation (with elbow at the side), theraband shoulder flexion, theraband rows, triceps pressdowns, and biceps curls. There are many other exercises that you can do, but these are basics. You really need to get assessed by a physical therapist, and let him tell you what to do.
What are good exercises to heal and strengthen rotator cuff muscles?
By Sean Jacey in rotator cuff exercises
Sep
28
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If it's your shoulder, don't do any work that involves putting your arms over your head. Therabands are the best tool for healing and strengthening these muscles. You can use then for exercises without over-exerting your muscles before they are ready (like weights would do). You can buy them at Sports Authority or any other sporting goods store.
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yes, there are, but the rotator cuff is made up of four different muscles, and they each have different actions on the shoulder. so an exercise that strengthens one of them could also be inflaming another even worse.
Exercises I usually do with rotator cuff rehab include theraband external rotation (with elbow at the side), theraband internal rotation (with elbow at the side), theraband shoulder flexion, theraband rows, triceps pressdowns, and biceps curls. There are many other exercises that you can do, but these are basics. You really need to get assessed by a physical therapist, and let him tell you what to do.
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I'm a physical therapist.