Shoulder pain is no joke, especially as you get older. And if you find that you can’t raise your arm as high as usual or struggle to get comfortable, you may be dealing with a torn rotator cuff.

The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and tendons that keep the bones of your shoulder joint in place. An injury to this group is common, especially in people who work with their arms a lot like ...

Evidence-backed moves to calm pain, build control, and restore strength — without irritating your shoulder. How: Hinge at the hips, let the sore arm hang. Use your hips to gently sway the arm ...

IF YOU'VE EVER felt a pinch of pain in the shoulder when you reach for something above your head, you know how vital proper function of the joint is for your everyday life. Once you hit the gym, ...

Rotator cuff exercises can be game-changing if you're suffering with an injury in the area. We’ll come on to exactly what the rotator cuff is below, but, in general, the role of the rotator cuff is to ...

Beyond that, specific rotator cuff exercises can also be beneficial. This week's exercise is a good example of a controlled, safe rotator cuff exercise that strengthens external rotation of the ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

Isometrics are exercises like planks and wall sits that strengthen muscles and tone the body. Because they are low-impact, isometric exercises help injury recovery and relieve joint pain. Isometrics ...