ConditionsBiceps Tendinitis

Biceps Tendinitis

Nagging pain at the front of your shoulder that flares with lifting or reaching? Biceps tendinitis is common and treatable, and we can help you move freely again.

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01Understanding the condition

What is biceps tendinitis?

If you’ve been dealing with nagging pain at the front of your shoulder that just won’t go away, especially during lifting, reaching, or even brushing your hair, you might have biceps tendinitis.

The biceps muscle has two tendons that anchor it to the shoulder. Biceps tendinitis refers specifically to irritation or inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon, the one that runs through the front of the shoulder and attaches to the top of the shoulder socket. When it becomes irritated, everyday movements can start to hurt.

Whether you picked it up from your weekend softball league or from repetitive motions after a car accident, that pain can take a real toll. At Cavanaugh Chiropractic in Lafayette, we help patients calm the irritation and get the shoulder working smoothly again.

02Signs & symptoms

Signs you might have biceps tendinitis.

Biceps tendinitis usually shows up as pain right at the front of the shoulder. Common signs include:

Aching or sharp pain at the front of the shoulder
Pain that worsens with lifting, reaching, or overhead activity
Tenderness along the front of the shoulder
A weak or unstable feeling in the arm
Occasional clicking or catching in the shoulder
Don't wait
The sooner we get to the root of it, the better your outcome, early care makes a real difference.
03Our approach

How Cavanaugh Chiropractic can help.

We look at the whole shoulder complex, not just the sore spot, because posture, alignment, and muscle balance all affect that tendon. Your plan may include:
Shoulder & spine alignment
Adjustments that improve posture and mechanics so the tendon isn't overloaded.
Soft tissue therapy
Targeted hands-on work to ease tension and support healing in the irritated tendon.
Therapeutic exercise
Progressive strengthening to restore shoulder stability and prevent flare-ups.
Activity modification
Guidance on adjusting the movements that keep aggravating the tendon.
You don't have to push through the pain.
The sooner we address it, the sooner you're back to feeling your best.
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