Shoulder arthrography is most helpful in identifying a suspected rotator cuff tear. In this test, a dye that shows up on X-rays is injected directly into the shoulder joint, and the joint is then moved around. Then an X-ray of the shoulder is taken. If any dye is seen leaking from th...
Bicep tendonitis Tendonitis of the biceps occurs due to friction and irritation of the biceps tendon. Inflammation of the biceps tendon and synovial sheath causes pain when the arm and shoulder are in an overhand throwing motion. Anyone who participates in continuous or repetitive shoulder actions ar...
Rest the muscle in the event of a tear. In the event of a mild bicep tear, physical therapy can help heal it and restore the range of motion to the muscle. For more severe tears, surgery might be the only option to repair it fully. Tricep tears can often heal on their own with th...
Your calf muscle is referred to as a single muscle, but it is actually two separate muscles:the gastrocnemius and the soleus.When one or both of these muscles are overstretched, the muscle fibers can tear, resulting in various symptoms, including pain and swelling.The severity of the symptoms ...
Grade II muscle strain: This is a partial tear of a significant percentage of the muscle fibers of the affected muscle. Complete recovery can occur but can take months and require rehabilitation. Grade III muscle strain: This is a complete tear, or rupture, of the affected muscle. This can...