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What other things can you do for tendonitis in the shoulder then take muscle relaxers?
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Take: NSAIDs or receive a steroid injection. If the latter does not work, it may be an orthopedic issue, such as impingement syndrome or torn cuff!
Answered 10/24/2017
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Tendinitis. : Tendinitis can also be treated with anti-inflammatory medications as well as physical therapy. Should these modalities not help, then you might be better served with a formal orthopedic evaluation and testing.
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