The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which work together to stabilize the shoulder joint. The muscle group helps to control your joint during rotation and that is why the group of muscles is named as rotator cuff.
If one or more muscles in the shoulder are injured, it is called as a rotator cuff injury. The injury may progressively worse over time.

A rotator cuff injury is diagnosed by conducting an ‘empty can’ test. If you suffer from intense pain in your shoulder, visit your physician immediately. The doctor will get the ‘empty can’ test, in which you will be asked to stretch your arm and rotate it to the side and then down. While you do this, your doctor will push against your hand. If there is a shooting pain, you have got a rotator cuff injury.

The diagnostic techniques for a rotator cuff injury include:

X-ray- this is to determine whether your bones are properly aligned.

MRI — this is to provide a cross-section view of your rotator cuff, allowing for more precise diagnosis.

Ultrasound — this is to provide a more comprehensive view of the deep tissue in your shoulder.

Arthogram — this is to detect tears in joints and tendons.

Year after year, soft drinks have been popularized by persuasive and aggressive advertising campaign run by beverage companies. The sweet taste of these fizzy drinks is so tempting that they have become one of the largest single sources of calories in the diet of every American.

The sweet taste of soft drinks may be a delight for your taste buds, but is the worst enemy of your health.  How many of you know that this very taste is nothing but due to the addition of huge amounts of acids and sugar added to these drinks? Well, you should know that these components which give the soft drinks the characteristic taste are risks to the oral and dental health. The sugar content encourages bacterial growth. The fluid nature of soft drinks makes it easier for the bacteria to cause cavities leading to tooth decay. Over time, the mild acids can even weaken your tooth enamel making your teeth more vulnerable to damage and decay. Dentists have warned people of the aftereffects of fizzy drinks but there seems to be very little or no effect at all.

The best solution to ensure dental health and overall health is by completely eliminating the consumption of soft drinks. So if you are concerned about your overall health and oral hygiene, it is not too late, start your efforts right now. Avoid fizzy drinks (including soda). Try out sugar-free alternatives to soft drinks. Take this little, but valuable efforts; you will surely suggest others to avoid fizzy drinks after seeing your results.