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8. Trouble Scratching Back
Another sign and symptom of rotator cuff injury is trouble scratching your back. Most parts of our body are prone to itchiness, which is why we find ourselves scratching from time to time. One of the most difficult areas to scratch is our back since it requires us to extend our arms. This can get even more difficult if you have a torn rotator cuff. As such, people who are suffering from this injury will require some help in scratching their back.
Due to the pain that the torn rotator cuff brings, you will not be able to bend your arms to reach your back. This can be really uncomfortable and awkward. Aside from scratching, the patient will also find it difficult to perform several other tasks, such as brushing their back when taking a bath.
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