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Contents
  • Physical Therapy: The First Line of Defense
  • Alternative Therapies
  • What Doesn't Work

Healing Your Shoulder: Effective Therapies for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Healing Your Shoulder: Effective Therapies for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Effective Solutions

Discover the most effective therapies to manage and treat rotator cuff tendinopathy, a leading cause of shoulder pain.
Contents
  • Physical Therapy: The First Line of Defense
  • Alternative Therapies
  • What Doesn't Work

Physical Therapy: The First Line of Defense

Physical therapy is often the first and most effective treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy. It focuses on strengthening shoulder muscles, improving mobility, and correcting imbalances. A personalized therapy plan can help restore shoulder function and reduce pain.

Alternative Therapies

In cases where physical therapy alone isn't sufficient, other treatments like glucocorticoid injections or topical nitroglycerin can provide relief. These therapies help alleviate pain and enable continued participation in physical therapy, enhancing overall recovery.
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a common condition causing shoulder pain due to overuse or injury, treated effectively with physical therapy and alternative therapies.

What Doesn't Work

Surgery, like subacromial decompression, is often unnecessary and hasn't shown long-term benefits for tendinopathy. Many experts suggest focusing on non-surgical treatments unless there's a significant tear, as surgery may not provide additional advantages.

FAQs

What is the primary treatment?

Physical therapy is the primary treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Are injections effective?

Injections can provide temporary relief, aiding physical therapy.

Is surgery necessary?

Surgery is rarely needed unless there's a significant tear.

Do other therapies work?

Yes, therapies like nitroglycerin can complement physical therapy.

The Bottom Line

Non-surgical therapies are often effective in treating rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Discuss your therapy options with Doctronic to find the best treatment plan for you.
Additional References
  1. Karjalainen TV, Jain NB. Subacromial decompression surgery review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 1:CD005619.
  2. Challoumas D, Kirwan PD. Topical glyceryl trinitrate for tendinopathies. Br J Sports Med 2019; 53:251.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.