Tag: Bicep tendonitis

Bicep tendonitis is a common overuse injury often characterized by pain and swelling in the shoulder. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including naproxen, are frequently recommended as a first-line treatment to manage the associated inflammation and pain.

While cortisone shots can offer effective short-term relief for bicep tendonitis by reducing inflammation, they are not a permanent fix and carry potential risks, such as tendon weakening with repeated use. A 2011 systematic review found that corticosteroid injections were beneficial in the short term for tendinopathies but potentially worse than other treatments in the intermediate and long term.