How to treat left arm tendon pain caused by shoulder periarthritis
Disease description:
However, I've recently been experiencing frequent shoulder pain, especially when lifting weights or swinging my back, and the pain in the tendons of my left arm has become particularly severe. I'm quite concerned about my health condition. How should tendon pain in the left arm caused by shoulder periarthritis be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
When treating arm tendon pain, the treatment plan should be selected based on the underlying cause of the pain. For tendon pain caused by strains or overuse injuries, the main approach is rest—reducing arm movement, avoiding lifting heavy objects, and applying heat, massage, and physical therapy to the affected area to relieve symptoms. If the pain is severe, pain relievers may also be taken. In cases where arm fracture or tendon pain results from trauma, imaging tests should be used to determine the specific nature of the injury; then, either conservative management or surgical intervention should be chosen for reduction and fixation. The arm should be supported in a sling around the neck to minimize movement, and medications promoting blood circulation should be taken during recovery.
