The most common causes of tendonitis are a sudden injury or repetition of a movement over time. For this reason, it is especially common in people, whose hobbies or jobs include frequent repetitive movements that may aggravate the tendons.
There are also certain risk factors associated with tendonitis such as age (the older we get the more prone we are to it), health conditions such as diabetes or arthritis.
Common Symptoms of Tendonitis:
Redness, swelling, and heat
A feeling that the tendon is grating or crackling as it moves
Pain that becomes worse on movement
Difficulty moving the joint
Available Treatments of Tendonitis
The primary purpose of any treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. In most cases, it will be enough to try the following:
Resting the affected joint
Use of cold and hot treatment
Taking over-the-counter drugs, including ibuprofen
Splinting of the affected joint
Prevention is also a good strategy. According to the statistics, people are less likely to have tendonitis if they exercise regularly, warm-up and stretch before engaging in sports activities, avoid repetitive movements, and do not stay in one position for too long.
How Chiropractic Can Help
If you are suffering from tendonitis, chiropractic care has shown to help relieve pain. In most cases, tendonitis responds to chiropractic treatment very well. Chiropractic adjustments not only help tendonitis heal but also may prevent its reoccurrence in the future.
The first step will be to confirm the diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed, then a chiropractor will develop a treatment plan. The plan may include such techniques as ice and heat therapy, bracing, Kinesio taping, laser therapy, or acupuncture. At the core of this treatment is a targeted plan that treats the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms.
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