Tendons are the tough fibrous tissue that attaches your muscle to the bone and if you have ever suffered from tendonitis you know, the pain can be mildly irritating or even severe. Many things can contribute to the severity of tendonitis symptoms. The amount of strain the tendon receives, unconscious actions on the part of the suffer and even your hydration levels can all affect the amount of pain you will experience. For those who are unsure of whether or not the pain you are feeling is indeed tendonitis symptoms below are a few of the tell tale signs.
Reduced Range Of Motion
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
When tendonitis is in its earliest stages, pain and other symptoms may only occur when you are straining the tendon in question. This may be caused by any sort of strenuous physical activity or repetitive motion including sports or work which demands this kind of motion.
Pain
When your tendonitis progresses, this can cause persistent pain, whether or not you’re actually straining the tendon at the moment. You might also experience pain when you touch the area and notice that there is some swelling in the area.
Burning Sensation
Some people have reported a burning sensation around the affected area. Most of the time this type of pain is only felt after strenuous activity or late at night. It is best to rest the area as much as possible to prevent these and other painful tendonitis symptoms.
Other Things To Be Aware Of
It is important to note that tendonitis symptoms closely match symptoms of other disorders. Bursitis, arthritis and even carpal tunnel syndrome. If you notice increased tenderness or pain in a specific area especially after repetitive use, you should see your doctor to determine the cause.
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 ally correct furniture and sports equipment while at work and play
Live a healthy lifestyle with good diet and regular exercise
Know your limits and don’t overdo things
* Maintain control of motion, do not just allow things to flop around
* Do not overload a joint with weight
Treatment
* Ice packs for lessening inflammation
Splints or wraps to prevent worsening the injury
* Anti-inflammatory medications
Ultrasound therapy
* Physical therapy to strengthen the area
* Cortisone injections
* Surgery
Any sort of treatment for your tendonitis symptoms should be done in consultation with your doctor. Since there are other conditions which can cause symptoms which are very similar, see your physician for a diagnosis before seeking any treatment.
Tom Nicholson spends his time caring for carpal tunnel sufferers. You can click here to learn more about having asore wrist.
