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Tendinitis

Tendinitis Overview

Tendonitis is inflammation associated with the tendon (known as a tough cord attaching muscles to the bones). It can occur in any tendon throughout the body but is more common in wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and heels. 

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What Causes Tendinitis?

The most common causes of tendonitis are a sudden injury or repetition of a movement over time. For this reason, it is especially common in people, whose hobbies or jobs include frequent repetitive movements that may aggravate the tendons. 

There are also certain risk factors associated with tendinitis: 

  • • Age. Older people are more prone to it. 
  • • Profession. 
  • • Certain health conditions, including diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Symptoms

Here is the list of most common symptoms:

  • • Redness, swelling, and heat
  • • A feeling that the tendon is grating or crackling as it moves
  • • Pain that becomes worse on movement
  • • Difficulty moving the joint

Available Treatments of Tendonitis

The primary purpose of any treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. In most cases, it will be enough to try the following:

  • • Resting the affected joint
  • • Use of cold and hot treatment
  • • Taking over-the-counter drugs, including ibuprofen
  • • Splinting of the affected joint

If the case is more severe or the treatment options mentioned above do not help, then a doctor may recommend shock wave therapy or surgery. 

Prevention is also a good strategy. According to the statistics, people are less likely to have tendonitis if they exercise regularly, warm up and stretch before engaging in sports activities, avoid repetitive movements, and do not stay in one position for too long. 

What Is the Role of a Chiropractor?

If you are suffering from tendonitis, chiropractic care can help relieve your pain. In most cases, tendonitis responds to chiropractic treatment very well. Chiropractic adjustment do not only help tendonitis heal completely but also prevent its reoccurrence in the future. 

When you come to a chiropractor, the first step will be to confirm the diagnosis. He may use such diagnostic tools as MRI, CAT, and X-Rays. If the diagnosis is confirmed, then a chiropractor will develop a treatment plan for a patient. The plan may include such techniques as ice and heat therapy, bracing, electrical muscle stimulation, and others. 

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