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Tendonitis:
Symptoms and Treatments
Tendonitis results when
tendons become inflamed. Tendons are the thick, fibrous cords of
tissue that attach muscles to bones. A healthy tendon allows for
smooth muscle movement, but when it becomes irritated it can result
in pain and limited mobility for the affected area. There are many
common causes of tendonitis.
Common Causes of Tendonitis:
- Overuse – When a particular muscle
group is used repetitively the tendons can become irritated
and inflamed.
- Overextension – If you are beginning
a new exercise regimen, or if you are extending your normal
exercise routine, you may suffer some tendonitis in the overworked
areas.
- Age – As we age our muscles and bones
lose the moisture and elasticity that keep them healthy, and
the result of this aging process is that tendinitis can occur
much more often, with less warrant.
- Injury – If you’ve experienced
an injury the tendons within that localized area may remain
inflamed even after the injury has healed.
- Underlying Medical Condition – There
may be an abnormality in your bone structure, or an underlying
rheumatic condition that could be causing pain in the tendon
area.
Symptoms of Tendonitis:
The symptoms associated with tendonitis can vary depending on the
location and the severity of the tendonitis. However, the most common
symptoms begin with pain during the activity that may have caused
or irritated the tendons in question, a burning sensation in the
affected area, pain caused by touching the affected area, and limited
movement as a result of the pain.
Common Muscles Affected by Tendonitis:
Tendonitis can occur at any given point within the body where tendons
attach a muscle to a bone. However, there are some major areas of
the body that have a tendency to develop tendonitis more often due
to the extensive use of the muscle region. Some of the most common
muscle areas affected by tendonitis are:
Treatment for Tendonitis:
The first thing you should do if you are suffering from tendonitis
is to isolate and brace the affected area as much as possible. You
should also treat the area with hot and cold compresses combined
with an over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
(NSAID), such as ibuprofen. You should avoid the activity that caused
the pain as much as possible, and if the pain has not subsided within
the first two weeks you should contact a physician in order to determine
if there isn’t an underlying condition that could be causing
the pain.
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