How to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuffs

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Start with a pendulum stretch.. Do a cross-body shoulder stretch.. Stretch your rotator cuffs with passive internal rotations.

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1

Start with a pendulum stretch.

Step 1

Start with a pendulum stretch.

2

Do a cross-body shoulder stretch.

Step 2

Do a cross-body shoulder stretch.

3

Stretch your rotator cuffs with passive internal rotations.

Step 3

Stretch your rotator cuffs with passive internal rotations.

4

Perform a prone shoulder extension to improve your joint function.

Step 4

Perform a prone shoulder extension to improve your joint function.

5

Perform a supine shoulder flexion exercise to gently work your muscles.

Step 5

Perform a supine shoulder flexion exercise to gently work your muscles.

6

Do rotations with weights.

Step 6

Do rotations with weights.

7

Complete isometric shoulder exercises.

Step 7

Complete isometric shoulder exercises.

8

Do wall push ups.

Step 8

Do wall push ups.

9

Consult with your doctor or physical therapist about your exercise plan.

Step 9

Consult with your doctor or physical therapist about your exercise plan.

10

Rest your shoulder for a few days after you experience pain.

Step 10

Rest your shoulder for a few days after you experience pain.

11

Take OTC NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain.

Step 11

Take OTC NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain.

12

Give yourself a light massage to reduce shoulder pain.

Step 12

Give yourself a light massage to reduce shoulder pain.

13

Start exercises cautiously but as soon as possible.

Step 13

Start exercises cautiously but as soon as possible.

14

Ice your shoulders after exercising.

Step 14

Ice your shoulders after exercising.

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