Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Releasing the shoulder to save the tendon
Rotator cuff tendinitis manifests as sharp pain or a burning sensation located at the front or side of the shoulder when raising the arm or at night when sleeping on the affected side. At the office, prolonged holding of arms in the air or without support on armrests prematurely fatigues this area.
Why is osteopathy essential for treating this tendinitis?
In many cases, tendinitis is due to subacromial impingement: the space under the shoulder bone narrows due to poor forward-slouching posture. Every time you raise your arm, the tendon becomes pinched and rubs against the bone. Osteopathy directly addresses the cause by modifying the shoulder dynamics to restore space to the tendon and allow it to finally heal.
The shoulder centering protocol at the practice:
Centering the humeral head:
Through precise and painless mobilization techniques, the osteopath lowers the humeral head to open the subacromial space and stop aggressive friction.
Release of the rib cage and scapula:
The scapula must glide perfectly over your ribs. If your upper back is locked by a slouched office posture, the scapula freezes and forces the shoulder to work in a pathological axis.
Treatment of the cervical and vascular system:
Careful work on the lower cervical vertebrae and clavicle optimizes oxygen supply to the tendon to accelerate healing.
Don't let shoulder discomfort set in to the point of tendon fraying or joint stiffening (capsulitis).
The sooner the mechanical conflict is corrected by your osteopath, the faster and more lasting the recovery.
Shoulder pain and arm stiffness are sometimes accompanied by other joint tensions or blockages.
To understand how osteopathy can help you with all these imbalances, discover our complete overview of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) treated at the practice.