Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

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Targeted Relief for Calcific Rotator Cuff TendonitisCalcific tendonitis occurs when calcium deposits—often described as having a "toothpaste-like" consistency—build up within the tendons of your rotator cuff. As these deposits grow, they create intense pressure and chemical irritation within the tendon, leading to some of the most debilitating shoulder pain seen in clinical practice.
At Granville Physio, we specialize in using Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to physically break down these deposits and trigger your body’s natural absorption process.
How Shockwave Therapy Dissolves CalciumUnlike traditional therapy which focuses on stretching, Shockwave Therapy addresses the physical obstruction inside the tendon:
  • Mechanical Fragmentation: The high-energy acoustic pulses create "micro-cavitations" that physically fragment the hardened calcium deposits into smaller, softer particles.
  • Stimulating Reabsorption: Once the calcium is fragmented, the shockwaves stimulate a local inflammatory response and increase blood flow (neovascularization). This alerts your body's "cleanup cells" (macrophages) to move in and naturally reabsorb the debris.
  • Immediate Pressure Release: By breaking up the solid mass, shockwave helps reduce the internal pressure within the tendon, which is the primary cause of the sharp, "toothache-like" pain patients experience.
  • Non-Invasive "Surgery": ESWT offers a way to "clean out" the tendon without the risks, scarring, or downtime associated with surgical debridement or needle lavage (barbotage).
Clinical Evidence: A Proven Alternative to SurgeryThe effectiveness of shockwave for calcific tendonitis is backed by rigorous clinical data. A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrated its power:
Don't Wait for the Pain to Subside. Take Action.If you have been diagnosed with calcific tendonitis or are experiencing sudden, debilitating shoulder pain that keeps you up at night, Shockwave Therapy may be the fastest path to recovery. Our therapists at Granville Physio will precisely target the deposits using focused acoustic energy to get you moving again.