When a doctor informs a patient that they have supraspinatus tendonitis, or rotator cuff tendonitis, as it's otherwise known, most people immediately want to know how they can go about having the injury treated. However, while we will certainly take a look at the various treatment options, let's first take a look at this type of injury in general.
As you no doubt already know, rotator cuff tendonitis gets its name due to the fact that it concerns the shoulder, which is essentially made up half to three different bones (clavicle, scapula, and humerus), and a group to of four muscles - Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularisto.
Of course, each of the muscles in this group has a specific purpose in order to ensure that the ball joint in the shoulder remains secure within the socket. When the supraspinatus tendon gets injured, the condition is diagnosed as being supraspinatus tendonitis, or in layman's terms, 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 many instances, supraspinatus tendonitis can be helped without surgery, however if the tendon is badly injured, then surgery may be the only solution. Most of the time though, the problem is treated with physiotherapy combined with medication to lessen pain and reduce inflammation.
Of course, unless surgery is the only option, a physiotherapist will focus on strengthening the muscles surrounding the damaged one in order to compensate for the one which has been injured. However, this can result in an unbearable amount of pain and for this reason; you may be given a corticosteroid injection. Having said that; if you only have a mild case of supraspinatus tendonitis, you may be able to treat it yourself, but of course, you should however still consult with a doctor beforehand. Likewise, you should never begin taking any form of medication without discussing it with your doctor.
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.
Bear in mind though that if the injury is causing so much pain that you are reluctant to move your arm, it's vital for you to go and see a doctor. This is because, by the time the condition has reached this stage, professional help is usually required. - 30453
As you no doubt already know, rotator cuff tendonitis gets its name due to the fact that it concerns the shoulder, which is essentially made up half to three different bones (clavicle, scapula, and humerus), and a group to of four muscles - Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularisto.
Of course, each of the muscles in this group has a specific purpose in order to ensure that the ball joint in the shoulder remains secure within the socket. When the supraspinatus tendon gets injured, the condition is diagnosed as being supraspinatus tendonitis, or in layman's terms, 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 many instances, supraspinatus tendonitis can be helped without surgery, however if the tendon is badly injured, then surgery may be the only solution. Most of the time though, the problem is treated with physiotherapy combined with medication to lessen pain and reduce inflammation.
Of course, unless surgery is the only option, a physiotherapist will focus on strengthening the muscles surrounding the damaged one in order to compensate for the one which has been injured. However, this can result in an unbearable amount of pain and for this reason; you may be given a corticosteroid injection. Having said that; if you only have a mild case of supraspinatus tendonitis, you may be able to treat it yourself, but of course, you should however still consult with a doctor beforehand. Likewise, you should never begin taking any form of medication without discussing it with your doctor.
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.
Bear in mind though that if the injury is causing so much pain that you are reluctant to move your arm, it's vital for you to go and see a doctor. This is because, by the time the condition has reached this stage, professional help is usually required. - 30453
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Tom Nicholson has spent years caring for carpal tunnel sufferers. You can click here to learn more about having asore wrist.
