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rotator cuff tendonitis 18-May-2005 At 6:22:33 AM zsuzsa

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I've had rotator cuff tendonitis for almost 4 months now. The pain started after a bouldering competition, but volleyball probably also contributed to it. A month after the pain started, I went to see an orthopedic surgent, got an MRI which showed no tear and I started physical therapy. The pain decreased a little bit, but it's still not gone. After months of not exercising, I was getting really bored and I started to climb easy trad a few weeks ago, trying not to pull with my arm that has the injury. I also started to play volleyball 2 weeks ago, hitting with the arm that is not injured.
I'm supposed to go back to the orthopedic surgent in two weeks since my pain is still not gone. I guess the next step is corticosteroid injection. Is it recommended, or should I just keep waiting until my shoulder gets better? Are there any risks in getting the injection?