Introduction
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's resource on Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder.
Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder happens when calcium deposits form on the tendons of your shoulder. The tissues around the deposit can become inflamed, causing a great deal of shoulder pain. This condition is fairly common. It most often affects people over the age of 40.
This guide will help you understand:
- what happens in the shoulder with calcific tendonitis
- what tests will be run to diagnose this condition
- what you can do to help relieve the pain
- FYZICAL Hazleton’s approach to rehabilitation