Mechanics of the head, neck, shoulder and torso must be accessed for biomechanical problems to ensure rapid healing without flair-ups. Frozen shoulder is often the result when subacromial bursitis or shoulder strain is treated inadequately. The condition is produced by scarring or contracture of shoulder joint tissue. Frozen shoulder can be treated successfully by using a combination of heating therapy, ultrasound, friction massage, stretching, bracing and other maneuvers. One must use caution to make sure that these maneuvers are not overly aggressive or stressing to the area of treatment.
Tendons are the interconnecting fibers that attach muscle to joint and bone.
If one strains the joint badly or receives smaller repetitive stresses or injuries over time the tendon may tear. Because a tendon is comprised of thousands of fibers tears may be small or large and are graded using the numbers 1,2 and 3. With continued use and overuse, more fibers can separate and the tendon may become highly inflamed. Tendonitis can become chronic. The successful intervention and treatment of tendonitis, requires decreased physical activity and appropriate treatment.