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Inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon

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Bowlers and fielders especially at professional level, exert such immense force when bowling or throwing a ball, that it requires an equally massive counter force to slow the arm down after the throw.

Shoulder injuries occur when cricketers have not exercised this muscle. A heavy fall can also injure this muscle.

Over the tendon is a small fluid sack called a bursa that lubricates the moving tendon. Shoulder injuries can also result in bursitis, when the bursa becomes trapped and inflamed.

Symptoms


  • Lifting one’s arm up sideways through a 60 degree arc is painful
  • It hurts when you press the inside front of the upper arm
  • If the tendon is injured and not the bursa, you will experience more pain when you lift your arm sideways.

What can be done?


  • Rest until the pain abates
  • Light, painless mobility exercises are essential to keep full movement in the shoulder
  • Apply a hot water bottle or use a heat retainer
  • Take anti-inflammatories
  • Follow a rehabilitation plan including mobility, stretching and strengthening exercises drawn up by a specialist
  • If you have bursitis the doctor can stick a needle into the bursa and suck out the excess fluid

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