What is infraspinatus?

Infraspinatus is one of the four muscles that form a rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that cooperate to support the shoulder. The muscle, which has a roughly triangular shape and is the largest of the four, lies behind the shoulder and works in conjunction with others to stabilize it. It comes and covers the shoulder blade or the shoulder and connects to the humerus or bone of the upper arm. The main function of the infraspinatus is to allow external arm rotation. Together with Supraspinatus it is the most often injured muscles of the rotator cuffs. Sports that include heavy use of muscle, especially those such as baseball, tennis or swimming, where the arms often rotate, can cause damage. Activities such as steering or using a computer that are performed repeatedly and the arms are not supported. Muscle or his tendons can tucho or may become inflamed. Some people may suffer from impact syndrome where the tendon of the muscle is compressed as it passes through the bony space in the shoulder called Subacromial Space.

When infraspinatus is injured, it usually causes pain, stiffness and weakness in the shoulder and upper arm or even up into the neck. The movement of the arm, especially reaching back or out to the side, may be difficult or impossible if the damage is sufficiently serious. The pain may deteriorate at night and make it difficult to sleep, especially if it puts on the wounded side.

There are many ways to treat damaged infraspinatus muscles. The LED can be used to reduce swelling, and drugs can control pain. The muscle should be rested to promote healing; This can mean immobilization of the arm with a shift to stop movement. Physical therapy by exercising to stretch the area is often necessary. In the case of severe tears, surgery may be required.

In order to prevent infraspinatus injury, it is important to exercise and strengthen all muscles of the rotator cuffs because they cooperate as a group. Light training using rotary drivesYBs is a good way to target them. Muscle stretching can also prevent damage.