Shoulder Tendinitis

When Shoulder Tendonitis Requires Medical Care

While it’s advisable not to diagnose and treat yourself, several of the symptoms may motivate you to seek medical help. Anytime you suffer a shoulder sprain or strain, you know enough to rest your shoulder joint. You don’t want your condition to worsen. Additional symptoms are cause for concern, such as:

• Unable to perform the activities of daily life
• Tenderness to the touch, along with swelling or redness
• Pain, whether throbbing or a dull ache, that continues even when you’re not using your arm
• Inability to raise your arm all the way or other impaired range-of-motion movements
• Pain that seems to get worse at night, causing difficulty sleeping
• Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds in your shoulder
• Tingling or numbness in your hands.

The qualified New Jersey pain management doctors of Redefine Healthcare gather a thorough healthcare history during your consultation. During this first visit, your doctor also asks about your family medical history and performs a physical exam. You may need a CT scan for a proper diagnosis. Once you’ve been diagnosed with tendonitis of the shoulder joint, your physician can devise a personalized treatment plan for you.

Effective Treatments for Shoulder Tendonitis

Your treatment depends on several factors, including your medical history, age and the severity of your condition. Recommended treatments usually start with conservative, non-invasive remedies. Some common treatments include:

• Rest and possibly immobilization of your shoulder joint
• Activity and lifestyle modification to avoid shoulder-threatening practices
• Ice or heat therapy
• Customized physical therapy and education
• Strengthening exercises you can do at home
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Corticosteroid injections
• Ultrasound therapy
• Surgery, for severe cases.