The topical medicines that can be used for long head tendonitis include safflower oil and orthopedic water.
Topical medications for tendonitis of the long head are aimed at activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, representing medications such as safflower oil and orthopedic water. All of the above medicines should be used under doctor’s guidance, taking into account your own situation.
The causes of long head tendonitis include acute trauma, chronic strain injury, etc. It is mostly caused by long-term wear and tear of tendon, degenerative or inflammatory lesions. The main manifestation is shoulder joint pain, which is obvious at night. The pain is easily aggravated after shoulder joint activities and can be relieved after rest. Treatment is based on non-surgical treatment, including rest, local braking, trauma treatment, medication, local closure treatment and so on.
It is recommended to pay more attention to rest during the treatment of long head tendonitis, limit the activities of the shoulder joint, and pay attention to keep warm at the same time.