{"id":5576,"date":"2025-12-23T15:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T15:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=5576"},"modified":"2026-02-02T21:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:13:07","slug":"shoulder-pain-see-how-physiotherapy-treats-tendinopathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/dor-no-ombro-veja-como-a-fisioterapia-trata-a-tendinopatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Pain? Find out how Physiotherapy treats Tendonitis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shoulder tendinitis, also known as rotator cuff tendinopathy, is one of the most common causes of pain in this joint. It is characterised by inflammation or degeneration of the tendons responsible for the stability and movement of the shoulder, namely those of the rotator cuff, with the supraspinatus being the most frequently affected.<\/p>\n

This condition can cause pain, limited movement, and loss of function, impacting daily life, work, and sports participation.<\/p>\n

In many cases, the problem is not just inflammatory, but rather a chronic overload of the tendon, which alters its structure and its capacity for recovery. For this reason, absolute rest or quick fixes are rarely sufficient to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n

Causes and risk factors for shoulder injuries<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shoulder tendinitis is not just an inflammatory process. In many cases, it corresponds to tendinopathy, i.e., a process of chronic overuse of the tendon leading to changes in its structure and function.<\/p>\n

The most frequent symptoms include pain when lifting the arm, a feeling of weakness, discomfort when sleeping on the affected shoulder, and functional limitation.<\/p>\n

Among the main risk factors are:<\/p>\n