Verified By Apollo Hospitals October 1, 2024
Tendinitis is irritation or an inflammation of a tendon, the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to the bone. This condition can cause pain and tenderness just outside the joint.
Also known as tendonitis, tendinitis is caused by tendon inflammation. It occurs when a tendon gets injured. It often develops at the wrist, finger, elbow, thigh, and other body parts where there is a higher density of muscles and tendons. There are various names for this type of injury depending on location, such as golfer’s elbow, jumper’s knee, pitcher’s shoulder and Achilles tendinitis. Many tendinitis cases can be treated successfully with rest, physical therapy and medicines to reduce pain. If tendinitis is severe and causes rupture of a tendon, you may need surgery.
Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when we injure or overexert our fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones. Many people develop tendinitis owing to their hobbies or jobs involve repetitive motions that may put stress on the tendons. Using an appropriate technique is especially important when performing repetitive sports movements or job-related activities.
Tendinitis is more common when occupations involve:
Sports that involve repetitive movements/motions, particularly if your technique is not optimal can provoke tendinitis Examples are:
Some of the classic symptoms of tendinitis are:
In several cases, tendinitis goes away by itself. But if the signs and symptoms last for over 48 hours and the pain does not subside, and it interferes with your lifestyle and daily activities, consult your doctor immediately .
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Some steps can be taken, such as:
For tendinitis, your doctor may recommend medications like Pain relievers, Corticosteroids or Platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
You might need a program of specific exercise designed to stretch and strengthen the affected muscle-tendon unit.
In circumstances where physical therapy has not resolved the symptoms, your doctor may suggest:
R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation) is the acronym to remember to treat tendinitis at home. This therapy can help speed your recovery and help prevent further problems.
Like all the other injuries, if detected early, tendinitis and resolves on its own. But if it persists and does not recover on its own, make sure that you visit a doctor and get yourself treated. Monitoring the injury is important. If ignored, it can lead to chronic problems that may spell trouble in the future and even cause immobility. Prevention is better than cure, as always.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, tendinitis can cause pain, swelling, tenderness and even immobility of the injured area to some extent.
If taken care by applying treatment remedies such as compression, ice-packs and elevation, the inflammation and pain can go away on their own. But it is best to monitor the injury and consult a doctor if it persists for a longer than usual time period.
Yes, this injury can be treated
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