Tendonitis is when the tendons or the tissue that attaches muscles and bone become inflamed due to overuse. Tendonitis is usually a painful, recurring condition that can worsen over time if left untreated. Tendonitis affects many adults with active or athletic lifestyles, and can occur around knee joints, hip flexors, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and feet. […]
In many cases, tendonitis can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions. Some helpful strategies include: Always warm up before beginning strenuous exercise. If you want to intensify your exercise level, do it gradually. Use limited force and limited repetitions. Stop if unusual pain occurs. Try again later and if pain recurs, stop that […]
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 […]
Tendinitis is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or from a sudden more serious injury. There are many activities that can cause tendinitis, including: Gardening Raking Carpentry Cleaning house Shoveling Painting Scrubbing Tennis Golf Skiing Throwing and pitching Incorrect posture at work or home or poor stretching or conditioning before […]
