Rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder can become injured with gym training, throwing and racquet based sports. Degenerative rotator cuff tears may also occur as you get older with no specific injury. The rotator cuff is important for the stability of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint. An injured rotator cuff can be painful by itself and can lead to other problems with your shoulder such as impingement, instability and over time a frozen shoulder. Myofascial release, deep tissue massage, hold relax stretches, joint mobilisations, strengthening, stretching, and postural exercises are used to help resolve rotator cuff injuries. It may take some time to get over a rotator cuff injury as the muscles need to gradually strengthen over a period of months. If you think you have problems with your rotator cuff, book an appointment with e-physiotherapy Edinburgh.