Simple Shoulder Pain or Rotator Cuff Tendinitis?
So, you’ve been enjoying your morning tennis match, softball game or lap swimming, but lately you’ve been feeling this awful weakness in your shoulder. What could it be? It could possibly be rotator cuff tendinitis.
There are several shoulder ailments you could be experiencing, but 29% of people 40 years or older are often diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis. This shoulder condition is commonly associated with the following symptoms:
– Pain in your shoulder at night, especially after sleeping on it
– Weakness when you raise your arm above your head
– Pain that occurs with overhead activities
– Pain associated with arm movement
These may sound like common complaints from simply overdoing it after a game or workout, but this pain can actually develop into something much worse. As the tendons in the rotator cuff area become irritated and inflamed, they can actually tear partially or fully with repetitive use of the shoulder and arm.
Many people discover the condition when they are doing simple tasks around the house. Brushing or blow-drying your hair with the affected arm can be nearly impossible for instance. Reaching for a glass in the kitchen cabinet can even be painful.
Even The Simplest Tasks Can Be Painful…
You never truly appreciate what your body does for you everyday until something doesn’t work like it should, and then all of a sudden you realize that even the simplest tasks may become difficult and painful.
If you are involved in any activities or an occupation that requires overhead arm activity, you are more susceptible to developing rotator cuff tendinitis.
If you ever feel as though your shoulder pain is more than just overdoing it one day, you should seek the assistance of your doctor or physiotherapist to help determine the root cause of your pain.
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Comment by simon on 27 November 2008:
since may of this year after throwing a shot put I experienced severe pain in my rt. shoulder it apper at first as if something was out of place put with some movement it was better, however I was not able to move my hand over my shoulder without pain for a while, then it felt better, I staretd physio therapy on my own and then witha professional. I am a baseball , basketball player was not able to play baseball for 8wek in the season then I started
in July only hitting but no pitcging and gaurded thowing.
I continue to paly baseball,but went for ultra sound wich shows no
tear, but fluid nad calcification in the area, 3 weeks ago i played
vollyball and felt my arm aggrivated again. ui continue to do physio, but this time my sort doctor is sending me for an athrogram dec 1st.
I am 15years old very active and is presently doing conditiong
in the winter for baseball. I am not presently player any high school sports.
What do you think? is happening to my shoulder
Comment by PT Health Team on 3 December 2008:
I think the arthrogram is a good idea because it will help determine if their is any damage to the cartilage (known as the labrum) in your shoulder. The cartilage is a key contributer to shoulder stability.
Based on your description it seems like their is a stability issue in your shoulder. Meaning the head of your arm (humerus bone) is not remaining centered on the joint surface of your shoulder. There are numerous causes for this that stem from muscle rotator and muscle imbalances, capsule (surrounds the shoulder joint) tightness, cartilage damage and joint inflammation (fluid).
At your age and level of sporting activity I would suggest you begin some dynamic re-training of your rotator cuff with your physiotherapist - it is an effective treatment for throwing and overhead athletes.