Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff inflammation
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What is it? Rotator cuff tendonitis is the inflammation of one or more of the tendons that comprise the rotator cuff of the shoulder. This can be due to improper lift technique and/or repetitive partnering activity.
A tear can occur if the trauma is forceful such as falling on an outstretched arm or forcing the arm in a compromising position.
Symptoms With tendonitis you may experience a gradual increase in pain symptoms in your shoulder. The most common sites of pain are:
• On top of the shoulder, often radiating into the deltoids
• The front of the shoulder
• The posterior shoulder area that can radiate into the triceps area.
Pain may initially be a deep ache, worse when sleeping on the affected side. As the condition progresses, you may have pain moving your arm and find that completing everyday tasks such as lifting your arm overhead or putting on a shirt become difficult. With an acute tear you will have immediate pain and possible swelling.
Depending on the severity, you may not be able to raise the affected arm above your head. It may also be uncomfortable to have your arm hang at your side.
Treatment • Meet with your health care provider to determine the severity of your tendonitis or tear
• Rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medicines initially
• Kinetic chain/ biomechanical examination and manual therapy by a medical professional are advised
• Postural re-education and rotator cuff rehabilitation program focusing on strength and stability
• Surgery may be necessary if there is a significant tear which will be determined by your physician
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