Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator cuff pain is usually due to an
injury of the muscles of the rotator cuff and/or the structures
being surrounded by the cuff muscles. There are 4 muscles that
comprise the rotator cuff. They are the Supraspinatous,
Infraspinatous, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis but equally
important are the capsule and labrum. Significant pain can
develop when any one or a combination of structures have been
damaged. Common causes of damage are falls, lifting injuries,
repetitive motions, and sports such as Tennis, Volleyball,
Swimming etc. Treatment requires a thorough evaluation of the
shoulder to determine which structures have been damaged. Active
Release Techniques Soft tissue therapy is one of the most
effective treatments available in diagnosing and treating
rotator cuff problems.