As people age, tendons and muscles deteriorate which makes them more prone to tearing. If you add strenuous physical activity to this equation, the chances for the pain and discomfort of a rotator cuff injury are increased. Athletes who participate in sports that put a lot of strain on the shoulder joint, such as baseball, tennis, and swimming, are highly prone to suffering from torn rotator cuffs.

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The group of muscles and tendons that rise from the scapula, or shoulder bone,…