Interestingly enough, supraspinatus tendonitis, which is also commonly known as 'rotator cuff tendonitis', is amongst one of the most common forms of tendonitis treated by doctors. While the rotator cuff consists of several tendons, it is the supraspinatus tendon which connects the shoulder blade to the arm bone, and it is also the tendon which tends to the most vulnerable to tendonitis.
This condition develops with repetitive moment like the arm movements you make while playing tennis and some other sports can also result in supraspinatus tendonitis, and are more likely to bring about the problem more than others will. No matter what, the pain can be rather agonizing.
People that play tennis and baseball, as well as swimmers, and golfers are all at risk of getting tendonitis. Nonetheless, supraspinatus tendonitis does not affect individuals that play sports, but also certain jobs have a higher risk of developing this condition. Occupations such as carpentry, painting, and decorating are known to cause this problem. The condition will start in the shoulder of the arm that gets used most often.
How do you know if you have supraspinatus tendonitis?
Overall, the condition begins with a dull pain in the shoulder; however, it can also spread down the arm and even across the chest region. Any arm movements like extending it or lifting it will cause much pain. People that experience this problem also discover that sleeping is not easy because of the weight being placed on the arm or shoulder that will end up in much pain.
If you do not seek treatment, the problem will increasingly become worse and soon it will be impossible to move the arm without feeling agonizing pain. When it reaches this stage, people that have this condition try to not move their arm but this ends up causing the shoulder joint to become increasingly stiff.
As well as experiencing pain and stiffness, you may also get bruising and visible swelling around the affected area. There may also be redness around the shoulder area and in that case, it will be tender if touched.
Treatments
If the condition gets to a late phase, there is no other choice but to go and seek the help of a doctor. Often medications like painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are used in a combined effort of physiotherapy to bring back the movement. If the problem results in the tendon being badly damaged, you may need surgery.
If you play a sport or do an occupation that needs many repetitive arm movements, and you start feeling a dull ache in your shoulder, do not think the pain will just go away. Be aware that rotator cuff tendonitis can result in unbearable pain and because of that reason; you must get help as soon as you can.
This condition develops with repetitive moment like the arm movements you make while playing tennis and some other sports can also result in supraspinatus tendonitis, and are more likely to bring about the problem more than others will. No matter what, the pain can be rather agonizing.
People that play tennis and baseball, as well as swimmers, and golfers are all at risk of getting tendonitis. Nonetheless, supraspinatus tendonitis does not affect individuals that play sports, but also certain jobs have a higher risk of developing this condition. Occupations such as carpentry, painting, and decorating are known to cause this problem. The condition will start in the shoulder of the arm that gets used most often.
How do you know if you have supraspinatus tendonitis?
Overall, the condition begins with a dull pain in the shoulder; however, it can also spread down the arm and even across the chest region. Any arm movements like extending it or lifting it will cause much pain. People that experience this problem also discover that sleeping is not easy because of the weight being placed on the arm or shoulder that will end up in much pain.
If you do not seek treatment, the problem will increasingly become worse and soon it will be impossible to move the arm without feeling agonizing pain. When it reaches this stage, people that have this condition try to not move their arm but this ends up causing the shoulder joint to become increasingly stiff.
As well as experiencing pain and stiffness, you may also get bruising and visible swelling around the affected area. There may also be redness around the shoulder area and in that case, it will be tender if touched.
Treatments
If the condition gets to a late phase, there is no other choice but to go and seek the help of a doctor. Often medications like painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are used in a combined effort of physiotherapy to bring back the movement. If the problem results in the tendon being badly damaged, you may need surgery.
If you play a sport or do an occupation that needs many repetitive arm movements, and you start feeling a dull ache in your shoulder, do not think the pain will just go away. Be aware that rotator cuff tendonitis can result in unbearable pain and because of that reason; you must get help as soon as you can.
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Tom Nicholson has spent years helping carpal tunnel sufferers. You can click here to learn more about having asore wrist.
