Calcific tendinitis is a condition when calcium deposits builds up in your muscles and tendons, leading to inflammation and pain. Click to l
CALCIFIC TENDINITIS: TYPES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT - MYA CARE
Calcific tendinitis occurs when calcium crystals build in your tendons. The irritation from the calcium deposits causes inflammation and pain.
Most cases of calcific tendinopathy occur in the shoulder, but it can affect any part of your body. The exact cause of calcification or calcium build-up in joints is still not completely clear. However, certain risk factors, like age, gender, and underlying disease, increase your chances of developing calcific tendinitis.
Calcific tendinopathy is usually relieved with medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical treatments. But when left untreated, severe calcific tendinitis can affect your range of motion and require surgical treatment.
Keep reading to learn more about calcific tendonitis, its symptoms, and its various treatment options.