Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Tendons are Cabled shape Bands of collagen fibers that attach muscles to bones. They are flexible yet tough so that they can stretch and withstand tension.

Though taking some of the strain off the muscles is one of their main functions, they can also be injured by too much activity.

Inflammation of a tendon is known as Tendinitis. It is usually caused by overuse or injury of a tendon during physical activity.

A tendon can be inflamed by repetitive, overly strenuous exercise. This inflammation can occur anywhere in the body, including the elbows, ankles, or knees, and is known as tendinitis.

The name of the injury is given according to the body part affected, for example, Achilles tendinitis.

Most cases of tendinitis can be managed with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers.

Tendinitis can be either acute which is short-term or chronic in nature.

Types of Tendinitis

Any tendon in the body can be affected by Tendinitis, but there are certain types of tendinitis, which are particularly common.

Achilles Tendinitis Treatment

The thick band of tissue attaching the heel to the calf muscle is known as Achilles Tendon. This tendon helps a person walk, run, jump, and withstand a great deal of stress.

Achilles tendinitis is a common sports injury due to the stress this tendon endures. People with rheumatoid arthritis are also at a higher risk of Achilles tendinitis.

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Supraspinatus Tendinitis

The inflammation of the tendon at the top of the shoulder joint causing pain when moving the arm is called Supraspinatus tendinitis. It can make lying on the affected shoulder at night very uncomfortable.

Injuries of the other tendons in the same area can cause a condition called rotator cuff syndrome.

Tennis or Golfer’s elbow

Commonly known as tennis elbow, Lateral epicondylitis can cause pain radiating towards the wrist on bending it outwards.

Medial epicondylitis commonly known as a golfer’s elbow causes pain when bending the wrist towards the inside, which is more acute when trying to lift against a force.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Inflammation of the sheath surrounding the tendons between the thumb and wrist causes de Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis. Thickening and swelling of the tendon sheath make it painful to move the thumb.

Trigger Finger or Thumb

Trigger Finger is a common condition that happens on a finger-clicking when straightened, becoming fixed in a bent position because of the inflammation and thickening of the tendon sheath in the palm. This causes restriction of the tendon’s movement, making it unable to move smoothly.

Tendinitis of Wrist

Anyone who performs the same movements repeatedly with the wrist can become affected with Tendinitis of the wrist. It is most common in people who type and write a lot or play sports like tennis.

Connect with Dr Tanveer Bhutani at Eva Hospital if you want Tendinitis treatment as he is the ortho doctor in Ludhiana working for years as a orthopedic.