subject: Shoulder Tendonitis Treatment For A Fast And Effective Recovery [print this page] There is a variety of remedies for a shoulder tendonitis, from ice packs to anti inflammatories, from cortisone injections to specific rehabilitative exercises for the rotator cuff. An effective shoulder tendonitis treatment should have a physical therapy program as the foundation of a recovery strategy.
A shoulder tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff. In many cases, such inflammation comes hand in hand with the inflammation of the bursa as well, called shoulder bursitis. The bursa is a fluid filled sack surrounding the rotator cuff, over which the tendons slide so as not to rub against the shoulder bones. Because inflammations know no boundaries, both the tendons and the bursa can become inflamed.
The inflammation causes a swelling if the tissues, leading to a narrowing of the subacromial space within the shoulder joint, which in turn leads to a self fueling situation of more friction and inflammation. Arm movements become affected and painful, making the tendons and the bursa to pinch against each other, hence the medical term Impingement Syndrome. Thus, tendonitis, bursitis and impingement are all related, with the first two being the root cause of the disorder.
A shoulder tendonitis can be the result of repetitive motions or over use, and it can be soothed with ice applications, anti inflammatory medication, cortisone injections and best of all, specific rotator cuff exercises. A program of physical therapy is the best shoulder tendonitis treatment because it restores the cuff strength, enabling it to recover better and faster than normal resolving times.
A shoulder tendonitis, like many shoulder disorders, can go on for months if not properly assisted, during which time the person affected usually relies on anti inflammatories to sooth the pain. However, anti inflammatory medication is expensive and unhealthy because it just masks the symptoms temporarily without tackling the problem, leading to dependency. Cortisone injections too carry heavy side effects, as they can damage the tissue affected.
These specific exercises for the rotator cuff consist of internal and external rotational exercises to be implemented from the comfort of home without equipment. They differ from common gym shoulder exercises and should be implemented daily for best results, cutting down recovery times to a fraction.
A shoulder tendonitis treatment worth of its name must include a specific strengthening program for the rotator cuff so as to address the problem at the root and prevent the disorder from arising again in the future. Consistency and dedication can greatly speed up recovery times, as does a professional protocol of physical therapy, not sample exercises taken randomly because they could make the problem even worse.
