21/04/2022
ONSET OF SHOULDER & NECK PAIN? ..Read on...
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It maybe due to rotatator cuff tendonitis.. basically this means that one or more of the four tendons in the rotator cuff has become inflamed. 'Tendonitis' is inflammation in a tendon, this usually results in tiny tears or repetitive irritation to the tendon.
There are 2 types of rotator cuff tendonitis; Acute and Chronic:
Acute tendonitis refers to inflammation that comes on suddenly, usually from a shoulder injury, such as a fall (possibly developing into Frozen Shoulder), or impact of overloading it during exercise, or lifting something too heavy.
Chronic tendonitis develops over-time and generally results from long term repetitive use of one or some of the rotator cuff tendons. Common activities that cause chronic tendonitis in the rotor cuff are activities like weight lifting, painting, and repetitive throwing in sports. With both types of tendonitis, the condition can be very painful.
Likely you have periods where it flares up, and periods when it feels somewhat better after it has been rested or the repetitive motion that irritates it has been stopped.
Although tendonitis can occur in any of the rotator cuff tendons, the supraspinatus tendon is the tendon most at risk of injury, (this often results in painful restricted head and neck movements). Due to its location at the top of the shoulder - between the joint cavity and the rigid bony arch of the shoulder blade - the tendon is at risk from irritation, wear and tear, and/or the nerve becoming trapped in the soft tissues of the shoulder (impingement). The attachment of the muscles and tendons provides the leverage that helps to lift the weight of the arm away from the body. As most of use use our arm for many daily activities, it is a fairly common injury; if this tendon injury is ignored, it will likely worsen and can lead to chronic (long term) tendonitis.
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