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Bicep Tendonitis Treatment

Bicep tendonitis is a condition that occurs in the region where the top of bicep muscles meet the shoulder. There are both surgical as well as non-surgical treatments available for bicep tendonitis. You may also have to undergo post-treatment rehabilitation phase that will get the injured shoulder back to perfect shape.

  1. Non-surgical Treatment

    • Doctors first attempt to treat bicep tendonitis without surgery. Treatment involves giving proper rest to the injured shoulder. Anti-inflammatory drugs may also be used to ease the pain and help in recovery of patients.

    Surgery

    • Surgery is recommended if other treatments don't show their effect or if there is an underlying shoulder problem. The most common surgery for treating biceps tendonitis is acromioplasty.

    Acromioplasty

    • In this procedure, the front portion of acromion is removed. Acromion is a feature on the scapula, along with the coracoids process, which extends laterally over the shoulder joint. Taking off a small portion of the acromion adds more space between the humeral head and the acromion. This removes pressure from the soft tissues (biceps tendon) that lie in between.

    Non-surgical Rehabilitation

    • Initially, the treatment focuses on removing the symptoms of the condition. As your shoulder gets better, specific exercises are used to strengthen your bicep muscle. These therapies may last for four to six weeks.

    Surgical Rehabilitation

    • Surgical rehabilitation includes ice and electrical stimulation treatment to control the swelling and pain. The therapy may also include massage to reduce muscle pain. The therapy may last for seven to eight weeks.

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