The shoulder joint is one of the most flexible and complex joints in the body allowing a wide and varied range of movement. It is a ball and socket joint which includes two important parts known as the Rotator Cuff (a set of four tendons connecting the muscle to the bone), and the Bursa, which is a fluid filled sac that provides cushioning. Rotator Cuff Tendinitis or Bursitis is a physical ailment that causes shoulder pain. This condition occurs when there is pain, swelling, or injury in the rotator cuff or the bursa.
Symptoms
Pain and/or swelling in the shoulder area
Pain during movement
Limited range of motion
Inability to or difficulty in lifting objects
Dull or Sharp pain in the shoulder
Inability to raise your hand beyond a certain point
Causes
Certain types of sports / physical activity
Repetitive motion injury
Inadequate rest after workouts or prior shoulder irritation
Long-term improper sleeping position
Lifting of weight above the shoulder level
Home remedies
Sufficient amount of rest works wonders for Rotator Cuff and Bursa. However, following are the methods you can utilise to speed up the healing process:
Apply a warm compress
Apply a cold compress
Avoid shoulder excessive shoulder movement but don’t avoid all movement also or you might be left with a “frozen shoulder”’
Certain OTC Medicines such as Non Steroidal Anti Inflamatory Drugs or NSAIDs might help
Sujok Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis:
Massage the highlighted area (see pic) till you feel better. You can apply dried pea seeds or Mini Moxa on colored areas.
(Rajshree Vora is an obesity consultant, dietitian and nutritionist, Sujok therapist, counsellor, and yoga therapist. You can write to her at enquiry@rajshreeyoga.com)
