Tendonitis
How Tendonitis Occurs
Tendonitis is usually seen after excessive repetitive movement.
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Who Gets Tendonitis
For example, a person who plays tennis may overuse the muscles of the elbow through hitting the ball repetitively and cause tendonitis to the area.
Tendonitis is also regularly treated in;
Tendonitis is also regularly treated in;
carpet fitters, builders, plumbers athletes, runners, footballers and those who perform regular activities like house work.
Tendonitis Treatment
OSTEOPATH Tendonitis
As tendonitis often involves tendons that are used in a person’s occupation, additional osteopathy treatment may involve:
Osteopathic manipulation techniques
Acupuncture
Soft tissue and muscle stretching
Stretching exercises
Advice on protecting the tendon from overuse and stress
Help to reduce the inflammation
Massage
Gentle release techniques
Strapping & Support to aid repair of the tendon
Common Areas
Areas of Tendon inflammation
The most common tendon areas that become inflamed are;
the elbow, wrist, biceps, shoulder (including rotator cuff attachments), leg, knee (patellar), ankle, hip, and Achilles’.
Of course, tendonitis will vary with each person, as it strikes the areas you use most.
De Quervain's Tendonitis
De Quervain's Tendonitis (De Quervain's Tendonosis)
- The word "tendinitis" refers to a swelling of the tendons.
- Thickening of the tendons can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist.
- This is particularly noticeable when forming a fist, grasping or gripping things, or when turning the wrist.
