What is Shoulder Tendonitis

Shoulder Tendonitis is the most common cause of shoulder pain (90%).  There are three types of shoulder tendonitis causes: degenerative tendonitis, traumatic tendonitis and calcific tendonitis.

Degenerative Tendonitis

• Working with hands or above shoulder
• Usually occurs around or after 50 years of age
• PAIN is less during the day and more at night when it swells
• The tendon begins to thin after years of wear and tear – often with construction workers, electricians, plumbers and hair stylist.
• Chiropractic physical modalities and therapy will help.

Traumatic Tendonitis

• Seen more often in younger population (20-40 years of age)
• Any of the four rotator cuff muscles are involved
• Often caused with athletics playing volleyball, tennis and baseball
• Microtearing usually occurs to the tendon of the shoulder
• Pain on selective resisted ranges of motion
• Responds well to conservative therapy such as cryotherapy, rest, interferential current, ultrasound, progressive strengthening exercises
• Chiropractic, Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy can help!

Calcific Tendonitis 

• Debris consists of calcium salts in highly vascular area
• This can swell and bulge.
• Chiropractic techniques can help with relieving symptoms related to this form of tendonitis.