Triceps Insertional Tendinitis

Get Your Triceps Problems Treated with Medical Precision

Tendons are a type of connective tissue that joins bones to muscles, allowing your joints to move with ease. Triceps tendonitis is a disorder brought on by inflammation of this specific tendon that connects the elbow bone to the back of your arm (your triceps). Even though it doesn’t happen often, this illness can make ordinary tasks quite uncomfortable. Larger tears occur more quickly than your body can heal them if you don’t give your triceps a break and keep training them, causing pain.

What are the Symptoms of Tricep Insertional Tendinitis?

Following are some signs & symptoms that you might have triceps tendonitis:

• When you engage your triceps muscles, you may get elbow pain, shoulder pain, or achiness in that area.
• Your arm only has a restricted range of motion.
• Swelling or bulge on the back of your upper arm, close to your elbow, weakness in or near your triceps, elbow, or shoulder, or a popping sensation at the scene of the accident

Causes of Tricep Insertional Tendinitis

People who regularly lift weights or play specific sports are more likely to get tricep tendonitis. This syndrome is also frequently acquired by those who start a fitness regimen or sport and engage in excessive exercise too soon. It’s your body alerting you that a muscle has been overworked. Tricep tendonitis develops gradually; it does not occur suddenly.

Among the things that frequently lead to tricep, tendonitis are: ‌

• Overextending or overusing the tricep tendon repeatedly
• Strength exercises, such as bench pressing or pounding
• Body movements that aren’t natural, like an overextended arm
• Using improper form or technique when exercising

In addition to quick & sudden motions, tricep tendonitis can also be brought on by other medical conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

How is Tricep Insertional Tendinitis Diagnosed?

The doctor will inquire about your current symptoms and the precise timing of the onset of your discomfort before determining whether you have tricep tendonitis. To evaluate your range of motion and discover if any parts of your arm hurt, they may press on them and move them for accurate physical examination. ‌

They may order certain tests to evaluate what’s going on within your arm and look for an infection or other problems if they suspect you may have tricep tendonitis. The tests used in diagnosis are –

• Ultrasounds
• X-rays
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Aspirations of joints to check for infection

How is Tricep Insertional Tendinitis Treated?

Treatments for tricep insertional tendinitis include medication, physical therapy, and surgery (in serious cases). The medications are usually painkillers to help you with the pain.

However, below are some other treatments that might be helpful in the long term –

• Physical Therapy- Your triceps tendonitis can be treated with physical therapy. It focuses on using a regimen of carefully chosen workouts to assist your triceps tendon to become stronger and more flexible. But it is very crucial to see your doctor before beginning any of these exercises since performing specific actions too soon after an accident could make your situation worse.
• Surgery- Though, nowadays, more conservative methods of treatment are opted, surgery may be necessary to restore your injured triceps tendon if the damage is extensive or if previous treatments have failed. This is frequently advised when the tendon is ripped entirely or partially.

Why Choose Omni Hospitals?

Our highly qualified medical experts at Omni aim to treat people with care. You can always visit us in case of any elbow or tricep injury to get the best diagnosis and effective treatment plan curated as per your individual medical condition. Our doctors are specialised in physical therapy and surgery and can treat you with the condition with minimal to no risks involved.

FAQs

Q1. Where is tricep insertional tendinitis felt?

Ans. One major area where you can feel the pain is the tricep area and the back around the shoulder and upper arm.

Q2. Does tricep tendonitis go away?

Ans. Tendinitis goes away with time. If not, then the doctor might recommend surgery. Also, some doctors even advise you to start doing physical activity to treat the condition.

Q3. Is tricep insertional tendinitis bad?

Ans. Tricep insertional tendonitis can be worse if not treated on time. You must stop any physical activities as it could lead to tearing in the muscle.

Q4. How long does triceps insertional tendinitis last?

Ans. Mild triceps insertional tendinitis can be treated at home and usually gets better within 2 to 3 weeks. But it is very much advisable to see a doctor.

Q5. Can you still lift with tricep tendinitis?

Ans. Heavy lifting or any rigorous activities must be avoided if you have triceps insertional tendinitis.