Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons. Your tendons, of course, are the tough fibrous tissues which connect your bones to your muscles. If you've suffered from this condition, then you are already aware that tendonitis symptoms can be anywhere from a minor irritation to excruciating. How severe the pain is all depends in a number of factors. These include whether you're unconsciously aggravating the condition through movement of the affected tendon, how much strain you place on it and even whether you drink enough water. If you think that your pain may be one of your tendonitis symptoms, then keep reading to learn about some of the most common signs of tendonitis.
Restricted Movement
You may find that a particular area of the body is difficult to move, for instance if you have tendonitis in your bicep you may not be able to bend you arm fully. Alternatively, in the case of shoulder tendonitis you may not be able to extend your arm over your head.
Painful Movement
In the initial stages of tendonitis symptoms pain may only occur when the tendon is under pressure, or in use. Any type of repetitive motion can put the tendon under pressure, things such as golf, tennis, lifting weights or any other type of manual activity.
Pain
As tendonitis progresses you may find the affected area is painful more consistently, even when not in use. The area might become slightly swollen and even painful to the touch.
Burning Sensations
A burning sensation in the area is another common symptom. This is more common after you've been doing physical activities or late at night. To prevent tendonitis symptoms such as this burning sensation, the best thing to do is simply to rest this tendon.
Other Considerations
One thing which it is important to remember is that other conditions including bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis have symptoms which are similar to tendonitis symptoms. If you suspect that the pain you're experiencing might be tendonitis, you should see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Tendonitis Treatment
The best kind of treatment is prevention; this entails knowing what can lead to tendonitis symptoms. Since repetitive motion is the most common cause of tendonitis, you will have to prevent from stressing yourself if you want to prevent or alleviate tendonitis. Golfers elbow, tennis elbow and other similar tendon problems commonly suffered by athletes are all types of tendonitis which can be treated by avoiding repetitive stress.
Prevention-
* Use ergonomic equipment
Live a healthy lifestyle with good diet and regular exercise
Know your limits and don't overdo things
Prevent yourself from straining through stretching beyond your normal range of motion
* Do not overload a joint with weight
Treatment
Use cold or heat to reduce inflammation
Splints or wraps to prevent worsening the injury through continuing to move the affected area
Anti-inflammatory medications
* Ultra sound therapy
Physical therapy
Cortisone injections (in severe cases)
Surgery
You should always treat tendonitis symptoms with the advice of your physician for appropriate treatment. As mentioned above, other conditions have symptoms that can be mistaken for tendonitis, so it is important to see your doctor and have the condition diagnosed before you take any action to treat your condition.
Restricted Movement
You may find that a particular area of the body is difficult to move, for instance if you have tendonitis in your bicep you may not be able to bend you arm fully. Alternatively, in the case of shoulder tendonitis you may not be able to extend your arm over your head.
Painful Movement
In the initial stages of tendonitis symptoms pain may only occur when the tendon is under pressure, or in use. Any type of repetitive motion can put the tendon under pressure, things such as golf, tennis, lifting weights or any other type of manual activity.
Pain
As tendonitis progresses you may find the affected area is painful more consistently, even when not in use. The area might become slightly swollen and even painful to the touch.
Burning Sensations
A burning sensation in the area is another common symptom. This is more common after you've been doing physical activities or late at night. To prevent tendonitis symptoms such as this burning sensation, the best thing to do is simply to rest this tendon.
Other Considerations
One thing which it is important to remember is that other conditions including bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis have symptoms which are similar to tendonitis symptoms. If you suspect that the pain you're experiencing might be tendonitis, you should see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Tendonitis Treatment
The best kind of treatment is prevention; this entails knowing what can lead to tendonitis symptoms. Since repetitive motion is the most common cause of tendonitis, you will have to prevent from stressing yourself if you want to prevent or alleviate tendonitis. Golfers elbow, tennis elbow and other similar tendon problems commonly suffered by athletes are all types of tendonitis which can be treated by avoiding repetitive stress.
Prevention-
* Use ergonomic equipment
Live a healthy lifestyle with good diet and regular exercise
Know your limits and don't overdo things
Prevent yourself from straining through stretching beyond your normal range of motion
* Do not overload a joint with weight
Treatment
Use cold or heat to reduce inflammation
Splints or wraps to prevent worsening the injury through continuing to move the affected area
Anti-inflammatory medications
* Ultra sound therapy
Physical therapy
Cortisone injections (in severe cases)
Surgery
You should always treat tendonitis symptoms with the advice of your physician for appropriate treatment. As mentioned above, other conditions have symptoms that can be mistaken for tendonitis, so it is important to see your doctor and have the condition diagnosed before you take any action to treat your condition.
About the Author:
Tom Nicholson spends his time helping carpal tunnel sufferers. Please follow this link to find out more about having asore wrist.
