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Tendonitis, inflammation of a tendon, poor muscle function

Tendonitis, inflammation of a tendon, poor muscle function

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Created by: Top Doctors editorial
Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 18/03/2019

Tendinitis can occur from a blow, sustained movements by a single replay or excessive movement. Treatment is based on reducing inflammation and address and resolve the cause.

Dr. José Carlos Cortes Sandoval

It is tendinitis The term tendinitis refers to inflammation of the tendon. The tendon is the anatomical element muscle, the muscle ends in a tendon and the tendon ends in the bone, this segment the tendon becomes inflamed and then increases in volume and does not allow the muscle to function properly and also causes the bone suffers changes, these changes are manifested in pain.

Contusions and repetitive movements, causes of tendinitis

A tendon can become inflamed from a concussion (a stroke) also can become inflamed by movements of sustained repetition or by a single excessive movement, this movement repetitive, this unique excessive movement conditions to the tendon to defend against this aggression and start modify its structure, manifested by limitation of movement, pain in certain positions and crepitus of tendons so they do not rub against bone. In summary, the space through which runs decreases tendon and the tendon is tightened to move leaves and no pain.

Treatment options for tendinitis

Logic dictates that if the tendon is inflamed inflammation must be removed but we must also address the causes and damaged elements found around the tendon. The tools available to do so are the drug, the possibility of cool if it is hot, is also stimulation with it can stimulate the muscles by the inflamed tendon no longer work. We must also address the elements of the bursa, an inflamed bursa does not allow adequate movement and all produces a vicious circle that affects one shoulder that has no muscular balance, then you have to go a rehabilitator who will help regain the movement and decrease pain with physical elements. The last option is to deposit a corticosteroid in the space where a tendon moves, but is not recommended because if you start to apply direct anti-inflammatory corticosteroids in the tendon is at risk of additional damage condition at the same.  

Based on stretching exercises and muscle strengthening prevention

Shoulder tendonitis can be prevented if the causes are addressed, for example in the case of a movement repeat, if a patient likes to play tennis or volleyball should evaluate their technique and strengthen muscles, give him exercises prior to sports preparation, this is important for all athletes, no matter who is an occasional athlete, you can also do this with a worker, teach stretching exercises and muscle strengthening. Another important factor is rest and nutrition to muscles and tendons, as there is always a destruction of cells that make up the tendon but then there is a replacement and must be given the necessary time to the tendon so it can recover.