Cuff Tendonitis Treatments

By Tom Nicholson





Inflammation of the shoulder joint tendons is called cuff tendonitis. Excessive use of these tendons can cause irritation, pain and swelling. Injuries that cause tiny tears or even ruptured tendons can cause tendonitis.

Minor cases of tendonitis can be treated by taking pain relievers like ibuprofen that also reduce swelling. The application of ice packs can also be