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Shoulder Tendonitis / Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Inflammation of the shoulder tendons, which include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
(together these 4 form the rotator cuff) and the biceps tendons.
Risk Factors30 years old or olderfrequent use of arms overhead (i.e. throwing motions, working with iverhead machinery, etc.)bad posturegenetic predispositionsuffering from certain systemic illnesses (i.e. arthritis, thyroid disease, etc.)
Symptomsdull ache in shoulderpain at night, especially when laying on injured sidepain with movements such as reaching behind to a back pocketpain with overhead activityshoulder weakness due to pain, increasing pain with increased effortshoulder stiffness with loss of some range
Treatmentsrestice (used within the first 24 to 72 hours)heat (used in the subacute to chronic stages or before exercise)conservative sports chiropracticsoft tissue therapies / massagenon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)physical therapycortisone injectionssurgery
Preventionperform regular exercises to improve strength and flexibility of the shoulderdecrease overhead activitychange/modify job positiondo not work/play through the painperform activity with appropriate posture/technique
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