Biceps Tendonitis Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Where the pain comes from

The long head of the biceps tendon runs up through a groove at the front of the upper arm bone and attaches to the top of the shoulder socket. It helps stabilise the shoulder as well as bend the elbow. When the rotator cuff is weak or irritated, the biceps tendon often picks up extra work and gets sore.

Gym routines heavy on curls, rows and bench press, carrying heavy bags with the elbow bent, and repetitive overhead work are common triggers.

What you'll notice

Pain at the front of the shoulder that's tender to press, worse when lifting with the palm up or carrying something with the elbow bent. Sometimes a clicking or snapping sensation in the groove. Night pain is less typical than with cuff problems but can happen.

A sudden pop followed by a bulge in the upper arm (a Popeye sign) suggests a rupture of the long head tendon. That often causes surprisingly little lasting weakness, but it should be assessed.

How we treat it

Because the biceps tendon usually suffers alongside the cuff, treatment addresses both. We settle pain with load adjustment and supportive therapies, then introduce gradual tendon loading for the biceps and a full rotator cuff and shoulder blade programme. Gym technique is reviewed; small changes to grip and range often make a big difference.

Recovery typically takes six to twelve weeks. If there's a SLAP tear (damage where the tendon attaches to the labrum), recovery may be longer and surgical opinion is sometimes needed.

Exercises often used for Biceps Tendonitis

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All shoulder exercises

Frequently asked questions