Biceps tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. Also called the long head of the biceps tendon, this strong, cord-like structure connects the biceps muscle to the bone in the shoulder socket. Pain in the front of the shoulder and weakness are common symptoms of biceps tendinitis.
Biceps tendinitis usually occurs along with other shoulder problems. In most cases, there is also damage to the rotator cuff tendons. Other problems that often accompany biceps tendinitis include:
- Arthritis of the shoulder joint
- Tears in the glenoid labrum
- Chronic shoulder instability (dislocation)
- Shoulder impingement
- Other diseases that cause inflammation of the shoulder joint lining
Causes:
- Lifetime of normal activities – degeneration can be worsened by overuse — repeating the same shoulder motions again and again.
- Many jobs and routine chores – particularly those that require repetitive overhead motion, such as swimming, tennis, and baseball — can also put people at risk for biceps tendinitis.
- Repetitive overhead motion may play a part in other shoulder problems that occur with biceps tendinitis.
Symptoms:
- Pain or tenderness in the front of the shoulder
- Pain or achiness that moves down the upper arm bone
- An occasional snapping sound or sensation in the shoulder
If left untreated could cause Frozen shoulder as not moving the arm due to pain.
For more details contact your Physiotherapist to improve your quality of life.