Tendonitis Symptoms

The main symptom of a tendon injury is pain in the affected tendon, which will usually get worse when you move it. Other symptoms can include:

• Stiffness, which is often worse in the morning
• Weakness in the affected area or being unable to move a joint
• Swelling
• Warmth or redness
• Sensation that the tendon is grating or crackling as it moves (this may be felt on examination)
• Lump that develops along the tendon
• Difficulty in performing movements
• Numbness or tingling sensations