Rotator cuff tendonitis (tendinopathy) is an overuse injury causing gradual onset pain in the shoulder. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, treatment, and rehabilitation of rotator cuff tendonitis Symptoms Often patients are unable to determine
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A rotator cuff strain is a tear to any of the four rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. It is common in throwing and racket sports. A torn rotator cuff can range from mild to
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The supraspinatus muscle runs along the top of the scapula (shoulder blade) and inserts at the top of the arm on the humerus bone. It is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. A supraspinatus
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The Pectoralis Major tendon is weakest where it inserts into the arm or humerus bone. Common sports that can inflame the tendon include racket sports, rowing, swimming, and weight training. The pain when performing these
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Shoulder tendonitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of one of the tendons in the shoulder joint, usually a rotator cuff tendon. Shoulder tendinopathy is probably a more accurate term as it describes the
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A winged scapula is where the shoulder protrudes out of the back rather than laying flat against the back of the chest wall. It is a symptom of another condition, rather than an injury itself