Bicep tendonitis is a tricky beast, with the diagnosis coming as a surprise to sufferers who come into our clinic with shoulder pain. In reality, it is fundamentally a shoulder issue. While it is characterized by inflammation of the long head of the bicep tendon, this part of the tendon connects to the shoulder socket, which is what causes pain in the front of the shoulder. People who have had rotator cuff injuries in the past often assume that the issue has returned, because bicep tendonitis often feels like a rotator cuff injury because it frequently occurs alongside rotator cuff tears, impingement, or labral tears. Upper arm pain is also experienced, but it’s generally more muted than compared to what is experienced in the shoulder. Pain in the shoulder is more prominent because the shoulders are engaged more often and more extensively than the biceps during daily activities. The shoulders are complex, multi-functional joints responsible for positioning the arm for nearly every task, whereas the biceps are mainly used for specific pulling or lifting motions. In either case, sufferers of bicep tendonitis experience frustrating shoulder pain, upper arm pain, and weakness in both areas. Weakness grows over time because many gym workouts and other physical activities become extremely painful. Bench press, shoulder press, tricep dips and overhead extension in addition to bicep curls are pretty much out of the question. The same goes for tennis, basketball, golf, and more. Given how debilitating it can be, it should come as no surprise to find that online search for “bicep tendonitis treatment near me” in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver BC is very significant.
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Overview of Absolute PhysioCare Bicep Tendonitis Treatment Services in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver BC
Bicep Tendonitis Treatment Through Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the primary, highly effective non-surgical treatment for bicep tendonitis. It helps by reducing pain and inflammation, improving range of motion, and strengthening the surrounding shoulder and arm muscles to restore function. Treatment typically involves a tailored program of exercise, stretching, and activity modification that addresses not just the impacted shoulder and arm, but those on the opposing side of the body to promote balance and prevent injury from occurring to the either side.
Bicep Tendonitis Treatment Through Chiropractic Care
Absolute PhysioCare is home to Burnaby BC’s top chiropractor. While most commonly associated with treatment for back and neck injuries, chiropractors effectively treat bicep tendonitis as well. They do so using non-invasive methods to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and restore shoulder mobility. Treatment typically includes gentle adjustments and rehabilitative exercises to address underlying shoulder dysfunction.
Bicep Tendonitis Treatment Through Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is very effective in treating bicep tendonitis, particularly when used in combination with physical therapy. It works by increasing blood flow to the area, breaking down scar tissue, and reducing muscular tension, which helps alleviate pain and restores mobility to the shoulder and the upper arm.
Bicep Tendonitis Treatment Through TCM Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based acupuncture and dry needling effectively help treat bicep tendonitis by reducing pain, decreasing inflammation, and promoting tissue healing. These therapies are often used as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program at our Burnaby clinic, including physical therapy exercises, to improve mobility and accelerate recovery from chronic tendon injuries.
FASTER RECOVERY FROM BICEP TENDONITIS
(Burnaby and Vancouver residents)