Tendonitis
Over-stressing a tendon from repeated and excessive activity, placing
too great a load on a joint as when lifting a heavy object abruptly, or
being involved in a traumatic accident can cause tendonitis. In fact,
any mechanism that causes tendon fibers to tear such as forceful
stretching or a direct blow to the tendon will result in the onset of a
tendonitis. The swelling that occurs in and around these tears in the
tendon will cause the painful inflammation associated with this
condition.
Sports activities are probably responsible for most of the reported
cases of tendonitis. The good news is that people who keep themselves
physically fit usually also heal well. The only real obstacle to a
successful recovery is keeping the athlete away from the activities
that caused the condition long enough for the healing process to be
adequately completed. For tendonitis conditions, this is usually a
period of six to eight weeks. A tendonitis suffer who wants
to
return to full activity must always be careful not to become to active
too early, even if the pain has vanished.
Your Doctor of Chiropractic can diagnose and treat this condition by
use of joint manipulation, therapies to reduce tendon inflammation,
improve circulation, and provide nutritional supplements and a healthy
diet to aid in the healing process. Certain braces or tapping may also
be applied to help reduce the pain. A brace is especially helpful in
the acute phase to minimize irritation and during the healing process
to support the joint and to prevent overuse when more regular
activities are resumed.
When activity is resumed, anyone who suffers from tendonitis is wise to
proceed slowly. It is best to test the ability of the joint to resume
the activity for only a short period of time. It is also wise to wear a
brace and begin with a minimized stress to the joint. If any irritation
returns, an assessment will need to be made as to weather or not the
activity can be modified such as changing the way the activity is
performed. With the proper care and treatment, the pain of tendonitis
can be reduced, managed, and even eliminated.
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