How Do You Diagnose Rotator Cuff Tendinitis?
Tendinitis is a painful inflammation of a tendon, usually requiring rest, sometimes requiring surgery. When it occurs in the rotator cuff–a supporting structure for the shoulder joint that includes muscles and tendons–it is not only painful, it is also sometimes tricky to diagnose. Tendinitis of the rotator cuff can be mistaken for other injuries or conditions. Locate the rotator cuff. This is found at the top part of the arm bone where it forms a joint with the shoulder blade. According to the National Library of Medicine, the symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis are: pain associated with arm movement; pain in the shoulder at night, especially when lying on the affected shoulder; weakness with raising the arm above the head, or pain with overhead activities (brushing hair, reaching for objects on shelves). If the pain is associated with raising the arm to the side, especially when combined with a forward motion, it is likely a rotator cuff problem. Consider other causes. Tendinitis d
