Biceps Tendon Sheath Injection

The biceps muscle has 2 parts, with separate tendinous origins within the shoulder.    The “long head” tendon lies in a groove on the upper arm bone (Humerus).  This  tendon can become inflamed for a variety of reasons such as overuse of a joint,  muscle tears or trauma, leading to significant pain and loss of function of the joint.   

Injecting a combination of anesthetic and steroid medication around the biceps  tendon can reduce inflammation and provide effective long lasting pain relief.  

The goal of these procedures is to control your pain so that you can have improved  mobility/ability to exercise.  This is extremely important for the long-term  management of your pain and quality of life.   

It is important to understand that optimal management of chronic pain involves  multiple modalities, including: 

• Exercise and lifestyle (sleep, stress management) 
• Weight Loss (Canada’s Food Guide)
• Psychological / Mental wellness (counseling, mindfulness, support groups) • Physical Therapy (Physio, massage etc.) 
• Medications (oral and topical)
• Spirituality (meditation, connecting to nature, religion)