Acute injury like a fall, contact sport the tendon has been overstretched and overloaded beyond its capacity/

Sometimes caused by wear and tear (degenerative in nature)

Most people experience acute pain, a snapping sensation, and immediate weakness of the arm.

Rehabilitation plays a critical role in both the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of a rotator cuff tear.

When a tear occurs, there is frequently atrophy of the muscles around the arm and loss of motion of the shoulder.

Exercise is really medicine. To get the best outcomes we need to strengthen tissue. Slowly and progressively. Lets get you started today

Auckland Health and Performance proudly offers quality chiro care to the residents of Howick Botany and East Tamaki. If you are in shoulder pain in the East Tamaki, Howick or Botany area get in touch today.

At Auckland Health and Performance, we love treating shoulder injuries such as Rotator Cuff Tears! As sports chiropractors, we have extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and will reduce your pain using a variety of different techniques including hands on treatment, dry needling and taping. Do you have pain at the front of the shoulder? Do you also have bicep pain or pain in your arm. Often times this is from rotator cuff problems. Give us a call so we can get you back to full function.