Biceps Tendinitis

Biceps Tendinitis is a common shoulder pathology which usually develops in younger athletic population due to repetitive overhead injuries. The patients suffering from this condition usually have to suffer pain, lesser range of motion & strength and impaired functional mobility. This pathology develops over the time with pain located at the front of the shoulder. What do we mean by Biceps Tendinitis? There are two parts of biceps muscles: the long head and the short head. The long head is usually affected with tendinitis. Biceps tendinitis is known as the inflammation of the tendon around the long head of biceps muscles. The most commonly irritated tendon is the one that attaches the top of the biceps muscles to the shoulder. Biceps tendinitis results due to the repetitive stress which in turn results into irritated, swollen and painful tendon. What causes Biceps Tendinitis? Excessive and abnormal forces applied across the tendon results into biceps tendinitis. Apart from this, several other conditions also contribute towards developing the condition including: Tension and pulling of a tendon or musclernCompression i.e. pushing, pinching or shearingrnWeak rotator cuff and upper back musclesrnTight shoulder joints or musclesrnPoor body mechanicsrnOveruse from certain types of work or sportsrnGradual wear and tearrnContinuous or repetitive shoulder actionsrnAbrupt increase in exercise routinernAge- relate bodily changesrnDegeneration in a tendonrnA direct injury to the shoulder.rnWhat are the potential signs and symptoms of Biceps Tendinitis? Biceps tendinitis is common amongst the athletes involved in swimming, throwing, gymnastics and other contact sports. Workers who are involved in overhead shoulder work or heavy lifting are at greater risk. The sufferers commonly report symptoms including: Sharp pain in the front of shoulderrnTenderness in the front of the shoulderrnPain radiating towards neck down the armrnFeeling pain after every activityrnWeakness around the shoulder jointrnCatching or clicking sensation near top of the bicepsrnPain aggravating with flexion, forearm supination or elbow flexion.rnWhat are the Physical Treatments to treat Biceps Tendinitis? Once you are diagnosed with Biceps Tendinitis your physical therapy will develop a customized treatment program while keeping your specific goals and condition in mind. Your physical therapy may suggest: Initially RICE; rest, ice, compression and evaluation may be suggested. He may also advice to avoid the activity aggravating the conditionrnSoft-tissue therapy, electrical stimulation or ultrasound therapy may be suggestedrnSeries of stretching or strengthening exercises may be suggested to regain lost range of motionrnPostural corrections may be suggested to correct the sitting and standing posture.rnPhysical therapists may also employ hands-on therapy to gently move or mobilize your shoulderrnFunctional training would be provided to prevent future injuries. He would point out and correct your faulty movement.rnContact Active Physical Therapy for the state-of-art treatment of any of your musculoskeletal disease. Our treatment modules are planned and coordinated according to the needs, requirements and urgencies of our patients. The treatment modules co-ordinated by us will not only cure your current ailment but also pose a check on the further ones.