ArticlesThe Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis Diseases and
ConditionsPatellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) Tendonitis of the
shoulder is an inflammation of the rotator cuff and/or biceps
tendon. Shoulder tendonitis is usually the result of a tendon
being pinched by surrounding structures. Shoulder tendonitis
often occurs in certain sports that require the arm to move over
the head repeatedly, such as in baseball, weightlifting, racket
sports, and certain swimming strokes. The injury may vary from
mild inflammation to involvement of most of the rotator cuff.
When the rotator cuff tendon becomes inflamed and thickened,
also known as rotator cuff tendonitis, it may get trapped under
the acromion (the roof, or highest point, of the shoulder that
is formed by a part of the scapula, or shoulder blade). The
following are the most common symptoms of shoulder tendonitis.
However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.
Symptoms may include: Inability to hold arm in certain positions
Pain or tenderness