biker

USA
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Posted - 02/09/2006 :  13:29:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hey what do you know about shoulder tendonitis? For about 3 weeks I have this pain in my shoulders when I raise them above my head. The pain is right on top of my shoulder like where the deltoid is. I dont feel it when I bowl or do anything underhanded but if I raise my arms I feel the pain. I feel a lot of pain when i raise my arms with my palms down but when I turn my palms up and raise my arms I really dont feel much. It started with the right arm and then spread to the left. Uou have any ideas what this is???? I first noticed this when doing military presses at the gym (like bench press but straight above the head). I do not feel any pain when doing normal bench press or push ups. Thanks.

SCPT

USA
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Posted - 02/09/2006 :  14:43:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Biker,
Tendonitis of the shoulder can involve many areas: the rotator cuff, the biceps and the deltoids. Most commonly the rotator cuff is affected. In your case I would suspect that you have developed tendonitis of the supraspinatus muscle. The supraspinatus is 1 of 4 muscles of the rotator cuff. Its main function is rotating your arm backwards and bringing your arm up to the side. You might posssibly have injured this muscle/tendon through lifting too heavy of weights, poor lifting mechanics or lifting too frequently. Poor mechanics and posture with lifting can result in pinching of the supraspinatus tendon on the collar bone/clavicle. When the tendon, a tendon connects muscle to bone, becomes inflamed it can be quite a painful experience. The reason that you don't feel it when you bowl is because you are not going through the range of motion where it would affect/strain the rotator cuff muscles. Also having your palm down when lifting your arm up results in poor mechanics at the shoulder and possible pinching at the clavicle. Having your palm up opens up the space more resulting in a possibility of less pinching. My advise to you would be to lay off the weight lifting and let your shoulder recover. I am not in the position to recommend medications but if it were me I would take the antiinflammatory that I am use to taking. I would also recommend maintaining your ROM and strength of your shoulder by performing very low level exercises. ie. wand exercises and GH isometric strengthening. Icing could help your shoulder as well. If it still bothers you, consult with your doctor or a physical therapist for further treatment options. When you get back to lifting review your mechanics and posture. Hope this was helpful.