Biceps Tendonitis

Biceps Tendonitis is a term which is used to describe the irritation or inflammation in the upper biceps tendon, which joins the biceps (the muscles situated at the front of the upper arm) to the bones of the shoulders.

Tendons are tough strips of connective tissue that attaches the muscles to the bones and allow the movement of your arms, legs and some other parts of the body. The biceps muscle has three tendons. Two connects it to the shoulder bones while the other one attaches that attaches it to the radius; one of the two bones of the forearm at the elbow.

What are the Causes of Biceps Tendonitis?

The prevalent cause of biceps tendonitis occurs as a result of a lifetime of wear and tear because of normal daily use. Tendons are sensitive to age just like the rest of our body and, as we grow older, they tend to weaken and degeneration as a result of being used on a daily basis over a lifetime. This slow degeneration can be increased as a result of excessive use; that is by repeating the same movements over and over again of the shoulders.

There are lots of jobs most especially in factory jobs, can cause excessive damage. Even daily tasks can have a lifetime impact. There are some sports activities for example tennis, swimming and even baseball have been found to play a vital role in the damage. Actually, any activity involving repeated overhead motion can cause an increased risk of biceps tendonitis and other injuries due to excessive use such as rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis, and chronic shoulder instability.

What are the Symptoms of Biceps Tendonitis?

In the event that there is a tear in your biceps tendon, the most observable symptom will be a pain, as the pain is found to be sudden and severe. The pains can be felt at the upper arm or at the elbow and this depends on where the tendon is injured. In the area where the tears to the tendon occur, you can feel or hear a popping sound. Below are some other symptoms that show you have biceps tendonitis:

• There will be a sudden, acute pain in the shoulder or elbow when the tendon tears.
• Your shoulder becomes weak or your elbow as the muscle becomes disconnected.
• it will be difficult for you to turn your arm and hand between the palm-up and -down positions because the detached muscle has failed to do its job.
• The front of your arm may look distorted if the tendon is completely torn. The muscles, if they are properly attached, are stretched like an elastic band. When the tendon is torn, it no longer holds one end up and the muscles recoils, which result in a bulge in the arm.

Biceps Tendonitis Treatment

Treatment for Biceps Tendonitis requires restoring the circulation and blood flow to the affected structures in your arm. Pain is caused when swelling, inflammation and decreased circulation generate a blockage, which causes blood flow to be interrupted or slowed. Treatment for this issue requires breaking up the accumulated fluids in your arm to allow for improved healing and quicker recovery.

Products recommended for symptoms of swelling, redness, pain, and inflammation, and if coolness makes your pain feel better:

Ice Substitute Poultice

Bruise Relief Liniment

Muscle Therapy Massage Oil

Products recommended when swelling and inflammation are gone, but you still feel pain, stiffness, weakness, and/or sensitivity in cold and damp weather, and if heat makes your pain feel better:

Pain Relief Liniment

Tendon and Ligament Poultice

Muscle Therapy Massage Oil