Tendonitis

How we can help with this challenging issue

What can we do to help?

Tendonitis can cause pain in various parts of the body and make daily tasks a challenge. Tendons are strands of strong connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. These fibrous cords are responsible for the easy and smooth movement of our body parts. However, due to extensive usage, the tendons may experience wear and tear.

What Is Tendonitis?

Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. It can happen to any tendon in the body but it’s most common around shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels. It can be caused by overuse or repetitive use of the local muscles, putting the attached tendon under strain. Such strains can be triggered by heavy lifting, a sudden twist during exercise or competitive sport, or repetitive strain injury from common tasks like working at your computer

Tendonitis may also be related to a disease such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or infection.

Tendonitis can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).

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Most Common Types of Tendonitis;

· Golfers Elbow

· Tennis Elbow

· Achilles Tendonitis

· Jumpers Knee

· Swimmers Shoulder

· Tendonitis of Wrist

Common Symptoms;

· Pain and tenderness in the affected tendon, which is often worse when you move it. The pain may be chronic or it may come on suddenly and feel sharp.

· Swelling, warmth, tenderness and redness

· A grating sensation as the tendon moves

· A lump on the tendon

· Weakness in the affected area

· Decreased range of motion

How can an Osteopath Help?

In many cases tendonitis will not heal of its own accord, if left alone the pain may accumulate and worsen.

There are some self-care measures you can take which may assist with the healing process and pain of tendonitis. Our osteopaths will provide treatment and inform you of what you can do to help your recovery. You will be assisted in identifying the underlying cause of your tendonitis. Using soft tissue massage techniques and stretching our osteopaths can help to reduce your muscle tension and increase your blood flow to the affected area.

Together we can work towards a solution during your consultation with one of our friendly practitioners that will minimise the chances of your tendonitis recurring and allowing you to continue living your everyday life as usual.

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