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How can a rotator cuff tear occur as a result of a tight lumbar spine?
Using the joint-by-joint theory, can you explain how can a rotator cuff tear occur as a result of a tight lumbar spine?
19 yr old, Female
asked Dec 07, 2009 at 08:07AM in Sports Medicine
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Did your doctor diagnose this problem? Also, what was the rationale behind your doctor's diagnosis? I am interested in what they are thinking since I have no idea on how the rotator cuff could tear based on a tight lumbar spine. I would think that a tighter lumbar spine would prevent further range-of-motion of the rotator cuff.Kevin Chun commented Dec 07, 2009 at 05:37PM
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My doctor did not diagnose me with this. I asked this question for my best friend.19 yr old, Female commented Dec 08, 2009 at 06:58AM
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1VotesI do not know of any direct reason for a tight lumbar spine to cause a rotator cuff tear.
Rotator cuff injury can occur with overuse- a single severe incident or chronic multiple injuries.
A tight lumbar spine may prevent full motion in that area- which could cause poor mechanics from the lumbar area up the skeletal system, including the shoulders- a severe motion (throwing, etc.) without proper coordinated & compensatory motions elsewhere, may direct extreme forces to the shoulder area & may contribute to the possibility of rotator cuff stress & injury.
Normal,Total body mechanics are necessary, for proper function- especially at the extremes of activity. -
1Votesanswered Dec 08, 2009 at 02:55PMCheck out Medpedia's Article on Shoulder Problems -- it specifically mentions Torn Rotator Cuffs:
http://wiki.medpedia.com/Shoulder_Problems#Torn_Rotator_Cuff
I hope this helps!
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