Question - Rotator cuff (injury without mechanism?)

I have torn BOTH cuffs right and left..
I am right handed and only use stretchy bands at home nightly so we are trying to figure out how I tore BOTH Sides. There was no single event I experienced, just both shoulders starting hurting right around the same month. I had been using the bands for a year or so and also play racquet sports with the right side only.
Ever hear of such a thing?
also if I DO NOT have surgery, can I still play these sports?
I can still swing a raquet now but it makes me sore at night?
Am I at risk of further injury to the other tendons> etc>

advise
thanks
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Dec 10, 2008
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rotator cuff
by: Bart - SII

It is possible to have degenerative tears in the rotator cuff. This is usually caused by years of "wear and tear" that culminates in degeneration of the tendon. So, even without a specific mechanism of injury you can end up with tears - odd that they both started at the same time though.

Tears like this are usually caused by abnormal shoulder function. Muscles don't work efficiently so the humerus rides up in the socket and impinges on the cuff - over time it causes the tears.

You may benefit from rehab, if it focuses on improving your dynamic stability and your scapular stabilizers and muscle function. And it may be enough to manage your day to day symptoms and allow you to continue without surgery.

Bart