Cure Tendonitis

Is there really such a way to cure tendonitis? Yes. Absolutely! The solution is rather simple.  The #1 cure for tendonitis is found in tendonitis prevention. If you can learn how to prevent acquiring tendinitis in the first place, then you won’t have to worry about tendonitis treatment or even experiencing a debilitating injury involving a tendon.

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Here are some common tendonitis prevention techniques:

• Always warm up your muscles and tendons properly before doing any physical activity especially if you are over the age of 30.
• Be sure to stretch your muscles and tendons properly before and after any physical activity whether it be work or play. Try to hold each stretch for at least 20-30 seconds. Never overstretch a tendon or muscle. This could lead to injury. In the event of experiencing pain or swelling from stretching a tendon or muscle, be sure to treat the area with ice and/or medicine and consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
• Strength training is a wonderful way to naturally improve muscle and tendon strength. Use light weight resistance such as dumbbells or barbells about 2-3 times per week. Be sure to do higher repetitions of 15-20. Do not overwork the tendon. Be sure to avoid heavy weights that could put unnecessary strain on the tendon and increase your chances for injury.
• Be sure to rest often. If you are typing at a desk and begin to notice pain or stinging in your fingers, hands or wrists, take a break and rest for a few minutes.
• Wear a brace or wrap around the affected area or tendon. Braces or wraps offer extra support to help prevent tendonitis.

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If you follow these prevention techniques, then you won’t ever have to worry about finding a way to cure tendonitis.  You won’t have to spend your time looking for tendonitis treatment or healing an injury either.  Remember, prevention is #1 amongst all the tendonitis cures.

Before you can really cure tendonitis, you need to understand tendonitis causes.

Two of the most common are the following:

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-Misuse/Overuse

-Old Age

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Whether at work or play, an overused tendon is not immune to developing pain and inflammation and therefore tendonitis. Beware of any repetitive movement or common motion that could put a strain on tendon fibers and quite possibly lead to tendonitis symptoms and even injury.

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In the event of experiencing tendonitis pain and inflammation or witnessing red, swollen areas around the elbow, for instance, cease what you are doing and treat the area around the tendon with ice and rest.

Each of us ages at one time or another. With age comes experience, but also arthritis and even tendonitis. As our muscle and tendon fibers age right along with us, they may become more prone to suffering from inflammation. It is especially important in old age to avoid any repetitive activity that could cause tendonitis and make one susceptible to injury that may require surgery and/or a longer recovery.

What are some other common causes of tendonitis?

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-Excessive strain on each tendon

Many bodybuilders who have done steroids know all too well about excessive strain on their tendons and the tendonitis that could result. Steroids may create bulging biceps but they do little for growing tendon fibers. If a bodybuilder isn’t careful, lifting too much weight could even snap or separate a tendon from a bone. Every athlete should always warm up first before engaging in any weight bearing activity. Tendonitis prevention is key.

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-Due to injury

Tendonitis may result due to a tendon or joint injury. One example might be how tennis elbow develops after having elbow surgery or wrist tendonitis develops after having surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. In these scenarios, tendonitis may have been avoided with proper rest and treatment following the surgery.

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-Due to a preexisting condition
Another possible tendonitis cause, not so common, could be an immune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis that may leave tendons prone to pain and inflammation. If damaged tissue from a tendon has a difficult time healing itself, then pain and inflammation may grow in severity causing flare ups and eventually tendonitis pain.

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There are many tendonitis causes that you should be aware of before being able to cure tendonitis.  Once you find out why you are suffering from tendonitis, you should be able to treat it in a more effective manner.

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What are the best ways to cure tendonitis?

• Avoid any activity that could be the tendonitis cause
• Treat any inflamed area with ice but do not apply directly to the area
• Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications such as Tylenol but use them sparingly
• Practice tendonitis treatments such as massage and/or acupressure
• Use different herbal or natural remedies and aromatherapy
• Use corticosteroids sparingly (in general it is not a good idea to receive more than 2-3 treatments per year). You should only take steroid shots under the supervision of your doctor.
• Try physical therapy that consists of different movements or “range of motion” exercises
• Surgery–if all else fails and only if your doctor recommends it. Usually surgery is necessary only in extreme cases and if other factors are involved such as an injury or a preexisting condition.

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How long does it take to recover or find relief from tendonitis pain?

The bullet points from above are just of the ways on how to cure tendonitis.  Tendinitis or tendon inflammation may take several days, weeks or even months to completely heal especially if you are suffering from a case of severe tendonitis.  You should always consult a doctor any time you experience a fever or feel ill or nauseous. You should also seek medical attention if the affected area gets worse or if your health deteriorates rapidly.  If you practice some of the methods from above and be patient, you will be able to cure tendonitis quickly and efficiently.