When a physician tells a patient that they have supraspinatus tendonitis, or rotator cuff tendonitis, as it is also called, most people want to know what they can do to help better the injury. While we will talk about some of the treatments available, let's first look at this type of injury in a general way.
Rotator cuff tendonitis gets its name because it is a condition concerning the shoulder, which is composed of three different bones, the clavicle, scapula, and humerus, and a group of four muscles -Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularisto.
Certainly, every muscle in this group has a particular purpose in order to make sure that the ball joint in the shoulder stays secure inside the socket. When the supraspinatus tendon becomes damaged, the problem is diagnosed as being supraspinatus tendonitis, or what is known as rotator cuff tendonitis.
Although this condition affects people while trying to enjoy playing certain sports like tennis, swimming, rowing, and baseball, it can also develop from several jobs. Additionally old people tend to suffer from this problem as well. Actually, anyone that falls by accident and lands on their shoulder may end up with this condition because of injured tendons.
One thing is for sure, and that is this condition can end up in agonizing pain much of the time. Certainly, if you play a sport, supraspinatus tendonitis may stop you from playing until you can have adequate treatment.
In the vast majority of cases, supraspinatus tendonitis can be treated without the need for surgery, although if the tendon has become severely injured, then surgery may very well be the only option. Usually however, the condition can be treated by means of physiotherapy together with medication for the relief of pain and to reduce inflammation.
Before choosing surgery, the physiotherapist will try to help the condition by concentrating on strengthening the muscles around the damaged one to compensate for the one that had been injured. This may hurt very much because you may be given a corticosteroid injection. If you suffer from a mild case of supraspinatus tendonitis, then you can treat it yourself, but you should still go see your doctor about treatment and medications.
To a large degree, a lot of rest will let the shoulder heal itself, and while you are resting, make sure not to put any strain on the shoulder. While you recover, you may want to use ice packs and heat pads too. The ice will help with swelling while the heat will help to tighten muscles. While some exercise is vital, you should be cautious and not overdo it.
Keep in mind that if the injury is causing a lot of pain that it hurts to move your arm, then it is imperative that you go and visit a doctor. If the problem has gone this far, then the help of a medical professional is needed. - 29951
Rotator cuff tendonitis gets its name because it is a condition concerning the shoulder, which is composed of three different bones, the clavicle, scapula, and humerus, and a group of four muscles -Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularisto.
Certainly, every muscle in this group has a particular purpose in order to make sure that the ball joint in the shoulder stays secure inside the socket. When the supraspinatus tendon becomes damaged, the problem is diagnosed as being supraspinatus tendonitis, or what is known as rotator cuff tendonitis.
Although this condition affects people while trying to enjoy playing certain sports like tennis, swimming, rowing, and baseball, it can also develop from several jobs. Additionally old people tend to suffer from this problem as well. Actually, anyone that falls by accident and lands on their shoulder may end up with this condition because of injured tendons.
One thing is for sure, and that is this condition can end up in agonizing pain much of the time. Certainly, if you play a sport, supraspinatus tendonitis may stop you from playing until you can have adequate treatment.
In the vast majority of cases, supraspinatus tendonitis can be treated without the need for surgery, although if the tendon has become severely injured, then surgery may very well be the only option. Usually however, the condition can be treated by means of physiotherapy together with medication for the relief of pain and to reduce inflammation.
Before choosing surgery, the physiotherapist will try to help the condition by concentrating on strengthening the muscles around the damaged one to compensate for the one that had been injured. This may hurt very much because you may be given a corticosteroid injection. If you suffer from a mild case of supraspinatus tendonitis, then you can treat it yourself, but you should still go see your doctor about treatment and medications.
To a large degree, a lot of rest will let the shoulder heal itself, and while you are resting, make sure not to put any strain on the shoulder. While you recover, you may want to use ice packs and heat pads too. The ice will help with swelling while the heat will help to tighten muscles. While some exercise is vital, you should be cautious and not overdo it.
Keep in mind that if the injury is causing a lot of pain that it hurts to move your arm, then it is imperative that you go and visit a doctor. If the problem has gone this far, then the help of a medical professional is needed. - 29951
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Tom Nicholson has spent years helping sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome. Please follow this link to learn more about having asore wrist.
