What Is Biceps Tendinitis?

Biceps Tendinitis involves irritation of the long head of the biceps tendon where it travels through the front of the shoulder joint. Individuals may experience pain in the anterior shoulder, particularly with lifting, reaching overhead, or carrying objects. 

Individuals may also experience:

• Pain at the front of the shoulder

• Discomfort when lifting the arm

• Shoulder pain during overhead movements

• Tenderness along the upper arm

• Weakness when lifting or carrying objects

• Increased pain during physical activity

Diagnosis should be made by a licensed medical professional.

What Contributes to Biceps Tendinitis?

Common contributing factors include:

• Repetitive overhead movements

• Shoulder impingement mechanics

• Poor scapular stability

• Rotator cuff weakness

• Sudden increases in training load

• Reduced thoracic mobility

Tendon irritation often develops gradually as loading exceeds the tendon’s capacity.

How Manual Therapy May Help

Osteopathic Manual Therapy

Treatment may involve:

• Improving glenohumeral joint mobility

• Addressing scapular mechanics

• Restoring thoracic spine mobility

• Reducing fascial restriction around the shoulder

• Improving rib and clavicle movement

The goal is to improve shoulder mechanics and reduce strain placed on the irritated tendon.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy may include:

• Progressive rotator cuff strengthening

• Scapular stabilization training

• Load management for overhead activity

• Mobility exercises for shoulder and thoracic spine

Rehabilitation focuses on restoring strength and movement patterns that support healthy shoulder function.

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If shoulder pain is affecting your lifting or daily activities, our team can assess contributing mechanical factors and guide a personalized care plan.