| Caused
from sports or repetitive exercise movements, tendonitis is the
end result of injury. When tendons are inflamed a fibrous cord
attaches muscle to bone creating tendonitis or its other aliases:
golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, swimmer's shoulder, pitcher's shoulder,
or jumper's knee. Generally, it affects one part of the body at
a single time. The irritating pain only lasts for short intervals;
unless, the involved tissue matter is perpetually aggravated.
Adults at the greatest
risks are over the age of 30. For younger adults, tendonitis
occurs when people engage in repetitive work or athletic sports.
A number of treatment options range from heat/cold, exercise,
rest, surgery and medications (glucocorticoids or NSAIDs ) to
prevent it from affecting the normal range of motion in other
joints like the shoulder.
Once tendonitis goes
untreated or becomes severe, it may lead to a ruptured tendon,
requiring surgical repair. A ruptured Achilles tendon can cause
extreme debilitating pain, right above the heel. Nonetheless,
rest and specific medications may reduce the pain and inflammation.
There are also preventive measures to lower the possibility
of developing tendonitis.
Treatment of the
condition is based upon the underlying cause. To preclude further
injury or overuse, limiting specific activities is helpful.
Icing the source of inflammation and pain may alleviate discomfort.
Moreover, warming the body up prior to physical activity and
appropriate posture may prevent the potentiality of injuries.
After an acute attack
of tendonitis subsides, learning joint protection and how to
position tendons may decrease the incident rate of repetitive
injuries. Both stretching and strengthening exercises are useful
in countering muscle imbalances. For the best treatment, seek
the professional attention from an occupational or physical
therapist to educate you in tendonitis prevention. |
