What is the rotator cuff? It is a group of four tendons and muscles which form the shoulder joint. When this body part gets injured, it is the tendons that are actually injured. These are the tendons that connect the muscles of the cuff to the bone. When these tendons tear or become inflamed, they cannot function correctly.

A cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. Most tears occur in the supraspinatus muscle, but other parts of the cuff may be involved.

What are the causes and symptoms of a torn rotator cuff? This cuff helps to stabilize your shoulder joint and allows you to lift and rotate your arm. It is made up of four muscles and their tendons. When these muscles are overused, it can tear. You may tear it if you play sports like baseball, tennis, and rowing. If you are a weight lifter you may experience this injury. Repetitive overhead motions can cause your it to tear. Normal wear and tear can also damage it.

If you have this injury, you may feel pain when you lift your arm. If you raise your arm and then feel pain when lowering it, you may have a torn rotator cuff. You may also have this injury if you feel weakness when you lift or rotate your arm. If your shoulder "crackles" when you move it, you may also have it.

Using a shoulder brace for a rotator cuff tear can be very helpful. Shoulder braces for this injury can help you keep your shoulder stable. This will help to immobilize your rotator cuff. Shoulder braces for a rotator cuff tear will help you control your shoulder's range of motion. By doing so, these braces can help to decrease the pain you feel. Shoulder braces for a rotator cuff tear also help to improve your shoulder recovery. These shoulder braces can help improve your endurance.

Some shoulder braces for a rotator cuff tear include braces such as: the Breg SlingShot 2 Brace, the Ossur SmartSling Shoulder Sling, and the DonJoy S.C.O.I. Brace. The Breg and the Ossur both provide level III (advanced) support and protection. The Breg costs 2.95, and the Ossur costs .95. The DonJoy provides level IV (maximum) support and protection, and it costs 9.94. The Ossur has received great customer reviews and was made with comfort, versatility, and ease of use in mind.

These prices have been referenced from Braceshop.com.