You don’t have to be the next Rory McIlroy or Serena Williams to end up with elbow tendonitis. We see golfers, tennis players, carpenters, desk workers, and even parents juggling babies all walk through our doors with the same complaint — a sharp, nagging pain on the inside or outside of the elbow that just won’t quit.
Our goal isn’t just to quiet the pain. It’s to fix why that tendon is angry in the first place — and build a stronger, more resilient arm that can handle whatever you throw at it (or swing, or type, or hammer).
The shoulder is “the overachiever of the body.” It’s supposed to move in all directions — but when something isn’t doing its job (usually your scapular stabilizers or thoracic spine), the shoulder joint pays the price.
If you’ve ever felt that deep, annoying pinch in the front or top of your shoulder when reaching overhead — yeah, that’s not something to ignore. Shoulder impingement (sometimes mimicking rotator cuff tendonitis) can creep up on anyone from desk workers and weekend warriors to CrossFit athletes, swimmers, and golfers. It’s one of the most common shoulder issues we treat here at Minnesota Movement Chiropractic & Sports Rehab.
If you’ve ever had shoulder pain, you know it’s one of those things that makes everything annoying. Brushing your teeth? Hurts. Putting on a shirt? Hurts. Trying to impress your friends with your overhead press PR? Definitely hurts.
Here’s the thing: the shoulder is an insanely mobile joint — which is great when you’re serving an ace or hitting a drive down the fairway, but not so great when the smallest imbalance throws the whole system off. And that’s exactly why shoulder pain is one of the most common things we see at Minnesota Movement.
Now, you might be wondering, “Should I see a chiropractor or a physical therapist for shoulder pain?” Read the full blog to find out!
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Most people are chasing the wrong goal.
Pain-free shouldn’t be the destination. Being free from pain should be.
Living ‘pain-free’ implies perfection. No tension. No tightness. No discomfort. Nothing.
I know what you’re thinking - “wouldn’t that be nice?!” No. It wouldn’t.
Shoulder tendonitis is a common condition that affects the tendons of the rotator cuff or biceps. This can become an be a debilitating issue for many individuals whether they’re elite athletes, weekend warriors, or even people just going about their day-to-day being the best mom/dad/spouse/worker they can be!
As Sports Chiropractors here at Minnesota Movement, we play a crucial role in guiding patients through effective rehabilitation to not only just alleviate their pain, but to restore function, and prevent recurrence as well. Our providers use evidence-based strategies and practical corrective exercises for managing shoulder tendonitis, which ensures a tailored and comprehensive approach to patient care.
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You ever hear the phrase, “If you pay, you pay attention?” No? Well you’ve had to have heard of “you get what you pay for” then right?
I just bought a knock off Athlemon shirt from Amazon for $16 vs the Lululemon shirt I could have bought for $60. And guess what?! The quality is definitely 3.75x less. Which means it won’t last as long in the closet and therefore I’ll have to keep buying new ones more often.
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