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I was going through intense physical therapy to recover after surgery, and every day I went to bed with sore, achy muscles. Finally, my physical therapist suggest I give massage therapy a try. Massage therapy really helped me relax and unwind after a hard day at physical therapy, but I think it also helped speed my recovery. It helped with blood flow and circulation, and I really felt much better after every session. I liked it so much that I kept going even after I was fully recovered. I started this blog to talk about the magic of massage therapy. It really helped me, and I believe that it can really help others as well. If you’ve been wanting to learn what massage therapy is like and how it helps, you’ll find the answers here on my blog.

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4 Sports That Could Cause Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder area and is a key group of muscles and tendons on the shoulder joint. Injuries involving a rotator cuff often occur in athletes. If you play in leagues or just for fun, there are four sports that are more prone to this injury. Learn about the sports, what to be on the lookout for, and how to repair damaged shoulder areas.

1. Baseball

One of the more common injuries among baseball pitchers is a rotator cuff injury. The extension of an arm to pitch the ball can put a lot of strain on the shoulder muscles. Eventually, the strain becomes so worn that an injury occurs. While those injuries are common in professional pitchers, anyone who plays baseball can suffer from the same injury.

Overextension of your arm can lead to injuries even in backyard baseball sports like Wiffleball. Swinging bats can also lead to the need for rotator cuff repair. If you use a bat that is too heavy, then extra pressure is placed on your shoulder and the muscle group.

2. Golf

Golf swings are supposed to be smooth, even, and use the same form each time. Unfortunately, the wear and tear of each swing can cause rotator cuff injuries. If you tear your rotator cuff while golfing, you will know it almost immediately. Until you go through some form of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, you will likely experience pain with any type of golf swing.

You could also further damage the rotator cuff if you continue to play while injured. An arthroscopic procedure is minimally invasive, so your cuff can heal faster and allow you to get back on the golf course quickly.

3. Tennis

Tennis swings are intense and you end up moving your shoulders in multiple directions, especially as you switch to a backhand move. Over-extension of your shoulder through serves and constant hits can lead to shoulder pain. Shoulder pain may worsen if you don't properly take care of your body after a tennis game.

Ice and cold baths can relieve tension. If pain worsens or doesn't get better, then you may have a slight tear that needs repair.

4. Swimming

Even though our bodies move more fluidly in the water, over-extending the shoulder muscles can result in rotator cuff injuries. If you swim intensely for exercise, a wrong move could lead to a shoulder injury. Due to water temperatures, you may not even notice the injury right away. Rotator cuff repair will allow you to get back into the water and swim on a regular basis.

When playing any one of the four activities, you should be aware of your shoulder health and follow up with any lingering issues.