Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff

by Jim Johnson

Keeping your rotator cuff in shape is the single best weapon you have against shoulder pain. Why? Because your shoulder is a shallow ball and socket joint that relies heavily on your rotator cuff to keep it in place. Did you know your rotator cuff muscles contract every time you move your arm to protect and stabilize your shoulder joint?Out of shape rotator cuff muscles don't keep the "ball" in the "socket" - which creates excessive motion in the shoulder joint - extra motion that aggravates things and causes common problems such as bursitis, tendinitis, impingement syndrome, arthritis, and more.  On the other hand, keeping your rotator cuff strong and flexible with a few simple exercises is the best way to prevent and treat these problems - it's just that simple!**For those with a specific rotator cuff problem - Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff is recommended instead of Bulletproof Your Shoulder.  - Jim Johnson, PT

Genres: Health, Fitness

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 7, 2007

About the author

Jim Johnson, P.T. is a physical therapist who has spent over 25 years treating both inpatients and outpatients with a wide range of pain and mobility problems. He has written many books based completely on published research and controlled trials. His books have been translated into other languages, and thousands of copies have been sold worldwide.

Besides working full-time as a clinician in a large teaching hospital and writing books, Jim is a certified Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association and enjoys teaching physical therapy students from all over the United States.

Reviews

[Stephanie Chapman]

Informative. Currently doing a group of these exercises which were recommended by physio.
His exercise program is based on level of pain experienced, be wary of choosing a program of that criteria.

[Marjorie Elwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This useful manual is written by a physical therapist and references peer-reviewed scientific studies while explaining the science behind the exercises. I’ve done the exercises before and they work.

[Bandmama (aka Lucy) - Claiming Mitch as mine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recently injured my rotator cuff and while I truly appreciate all my chiropractor has done for me in healing it I have spent a small fortune in doctor bills. The exercises in the book are a little different than what I was given for rehab, BUT, the movements are very similar. And, I love that this book gives you stretches, and starts with an easy program that is safe for everyone, then progresses to the next step as you heal. While I would certainly recommend going to a doctor I do think the tools given in this book can help someone recover more at home and on their own in place of spending $$$$$ multiple times a week in a rehab center.

[P.A. Baines · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm giving this 4 stars for the format and the clear manner in which the information is presented. There isn't an awful lot of information, and the book is rather slender, but it has exactly what I need, so this pushes the rating up for me.

My rotator cuff is on the mend but still niggling, so I'm starting the stretches and exercises specified in this book. I'll post my results if and when I see any....

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This guide helps you to work on your rotator cuff injury. I would caution that you should first be examined by a doctor to determine the extend of your injury. Some rotator cuff injuries require surgery while others are less serious and can be treated at home.