Tendons themselves are cords of tough,
fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to
bones. Tendons are found throughout the entire human body. Tendonitis (tendinitis) is the inflammation
and irritation of these tendons. If the normal smooth gliding motion of a
tendon is impaired the tendon will become inflamed and tendonitis will start to
occur. Tendonitis is usually seen after excessive
repetitive movement with which the tendon gradually becomes tighter until the
fibers start to tear. For example, a person who plays tennis may over-use
the muscles of the elbow through hitting the ball repetitively and cause
tendonitis to the area.
Symptoms of tendonitis that are produced near a joint aggravated by movement
may include the following:
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Pain
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Tenderness
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Mild swelling
Tendonitis in various locations in your body produces these specific types
of pain:
1. Tennis
elbow. This type causes pain on
the outer side of your forearm near your elbow when you rotate your forearm or
grip an object. Golfer's elbow causes pain on the inner part of your elbow.
2. Adductor tendonitis leads to pain in your groin.
3. Rotator cuff tendonitis
leads to shoulder pain.
4. Achilles tendonitis
causes pain just above your
heel.
5. Patellar tendonitis
causes pain
just below your kneecap.
If tendonitis is severe and leads to the rupture of a tendon, you may need
surgical repair. But many times, rest and medications to reduce the pain and
inflammation of tendonitis may be the only treatments you need. The goals of
tendonitis treatment are to relieve your pain and reduce inflammation.
If you suffer from tendonitis pain, acupuncture can offer complete pain relief
naturally without side effects. The sooner the treatment begins, the quicker
the pain relieves. If you would like to pursue this form of treatment or
information, please contact Xiaoyan.
Tendonitis
