Additional Information

Home Treatments:

If the injury is recognized early, it can be treated at home with the R.I.C.E. method and anti-inflammatory medication.

Professional Medical Treatments:

Professional medical treatment typically involves stronger anti-inflammatory medications than are available at home. Surgery is not usually required unless other injuries have occurred along with shoulder tendonitis, bursitis and impingement syndrome. If no improvement has been made in these conditions after 6 months, arthroscopic surgery can be used.

Physical Therapy and Exercises:

Physical therapy and exercises involve simple stretching and small strength training motions. These exercises can be used from the moment of injury to the full 6 month recovery period in extreme cases.

Exercise Techniques to Prevent Injury:

Avoiding activities that cause stress in the shoulder is the most successful method of preventing shoulder tendonitis, bursitis and impingement syndrome as an overuse injury. To prevent sudden injury, always stretch for 10-15 minutes before physical activity and perform strength training exercises such as push ups and bench presses.