| The rotator cuff tendons are easily prone to | | | | always. |
| inflammation and pain that can be effectively reduced | | | | When Shoulder Tendonitis and Bursitis are both |
| with a shoulder tendonitis treatment based on physical | | | | present we have the Impingement Syndrome, which is |
| therapy. The inflammation can start as a result of | | | | caused by a narrowing of the sub acromial space |
| stress like repetitive movements in a sport like golf or | | | | within the shoulder joint. The space becomes restricted |
| tennis, or a physical job. Such treatment would consist | | | | because both the tendons and the bursa become |
| of exercises for the rotator cuff to strengthen the cuff | | | | swollen with inflammation, thus making over head |
| itself and reduce swelling and inflammation. A welcome | | | | movements difficult, painful and with the characteristic |
| bypass result of such an improvement is the elimination | | | | pinching feeling of the Impingement Syndrome. |
| of pain and the usage of anti inflammatories. | | | | Tendonitis can also come as a stand alone disorder, |
| Anti inflammatories are always present in any kind of | | | | and is treated the same way as Bursitis. We now |
| shoulder disorders, not just Tendonitis, they are | | | | have seen the positive and negative aspects of anti |
| effective at curing the symptoms, inflammation and | | | | inflammatories. Another common remedy is the |
| pain, but force the sufferer into a self fueling situation | | | | application of cold packs, as cold universally reduces |
| of dependency. Because anti inflammatories do not | | | | inflammation and swelling. However, it is not a very |
| cure the root cause of the problem, they can only | | | | practical solution since requires constant re-application |
| have temporary effect, forcing the user to decide | | | | and provides only temporary relief. At least it does not |
| between pain and discomfort on one hand or side | | | | have side effects and is inexpensive. |
| effects and a hefty medical bill on the other. Not a | | | | The best shoulder tendonitis treatment is one based |
| great situation. | | | | on specific rotator cuff exercises. A shoulder therapy |
| However, a Shoulder Tendonitis treatment based on | | | | program designed for the muscles and tendons of the |
| exercises for the rotator cuff can radically change this | | | | cuff is aimed at restoring strength and flexibility of the |
| dead lock situation for the better. The same applies to | | | | shoulder joint. A strong rotator cuff is more readily |
| Shoulder Bursitis, the "sister" disorder of a Tendonitis. | | | | inclined to heal naturally and recover fast than one |
| The Bursitis term comes from Bursa, a sack positioned | | | | addicted to anti inflammatories and weakened by |
| next to the shoulder tendons so as to prevent friction | | | | inactivity or postural problems. It is also the foundation |
| over the bare bones. When the tendons become | | | | for all shoulder movements to assist the deltoid and |
| inflamed, it is often the case that the bursa as well | | | | the trapezius while stabilizing the arm into the shoulder |
| becomes inflamed and swollen, though not necessarily | | | | socket. |