Shoulder Tendonitis can be the start of a more serious condition so take it seriously and start shoulder tendonitis treatment as soon as posssible.
Shoulder tendonitis is something that a lot of us will suffer from at one point or another in our lives. It is simply the inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons. Early symptoms will include pain after activity or exercise. This usually gives you some sign of what is causing the condition in the first place. Untreated the pain can become your constant companion. It tends to be at the side and top of the shoulder and is at its worst when raising your arm above shoulder height.
Your shoulder can feel weaker than usual, depending on how long you have had the problem. Some movements may be accompanied by a cracking or popping sound and as the shoulder deteriorates you may have trouble getting comfortable at night so sleep may become difficult.
The temptation is to continue as normal and work through the pain, especially if it is not too severe but ignoring this fairly minor condition can lead to more serious problems.
Shoulder Tendonitis can start for a variety of reasons. Some of us are more likely to get it simply because of the build of our shoulders. If your work involves using yoru shoulders a lot or you use them a lot in a sports activity you can be vulnerable especially if it is overhead activity. Shelf stackers, painters and decorators are all at risk of shoulder tendonitis.
Early shoulder tendonitis treatment is essential. This will involve the R.I.C.E formula. Rest, Ice Compression and Elevation.
You need to stop any activity that aggravates the problem. If you feel pain with a movement stop doing it. This might involve changes at work or home but is essential. Each painful movement is causing more damage to the rotator cuff muscles and you can end up with a torn rotator cuff if you ignore this.
Ice, compression and elevation are all aimed at reducing the inflammation that is causing the pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs taken at regular intervals will also help. If you control the inflammation,the pain will be controlled as well.
When you have got the pain under control it is important to begin some shoulder exercises to help to build up and strengthen not only the rotator cuff muscles but also the rest of the shoulder muscles. By getting your shoulder muscles in shape you significantly reduce the risk of another bout of shoulder tendonitis. There are 22 muscles involved in shoulder movement. If you wake them all up and get them working together they can support your rotator cuff and you will avoid further problems.
These will not be exercises for the gym. Pushing weights will do nothing. They tend to be exercises that use little or no weights or resistance, often Yoga or Pilates based ,they focus on flexibility and control above strength. The good thing is that they can easily be done at home at a time to suit you.
Exercise is the key to successful shoulder tendonitis treatment. Deal with the inflammation and once things have settled down exercise and strengthen your shoulder muscles and rotator cuff.
That way you will easily avoid the inconvenience and pain of a rotator cuff tear.
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