Can You Fix Rotator Cuff Tendonitis With Exercise?
The last thing on your mind when you have rotator cuff tendonitis is exercise but surprisingly that is exactly what you need to do to fix it. But, before you reach for the gym bag and rush off to lift some weights, stop and read the rest of this article. The right sort of exercise can fix shoulder tendonitis. The wrong sort of exercise can simply make it worse, much worse. In fact if you over-exercise a badly inflamed shoulder tendon you can actually end up making it worse or even snapping it which would put you on a list waiting for surgery. Shoulder tendonitis or rotator cuff tendonitis is basically irritation or swelling of the tendons of the rotator cuff. Its severity can vary depending on what caused the problem in the first place but is generally the result of either wear and tear caused by aging or a repetitive overhead action such as painting. It is an injury that is common to certain sportsmen and is sometimes known as pitcher’s shoulder or swimmer’s shoulder. So what do you d