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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Shoulder pain can indicate not only an injury to the shoulder, but also
a possible neck, heart or lung connection. Direct shoulder pain is usually
accompanied by loss of motion, instability or weakness, while neck pain
radiates downward from the neck. Heart and lung pain tend to worsen with
exertion.
Rotator cuff tendonitis is the most common shoulder pain, often occurring
as an occupational injury. Sufferers will notice pain with overhead activity,
difficulty sleeping and pain with exertion such as lifting.
Treatment can include anti-inflammatories, modification of activity, exercise
and perhaps physical therapy. Pain, weakness and motion loss that lasts
more than 3-5 days with no improvement may require medical attention.
For a complete evaluation, call the specialists at Wellington Orthopaedics
& Sportsmedicine. Click here
for a complete list of physicians.