What’s the cause of tendonitis?

Picture yourself walking into the gym, all geared up and ready for an intense workout. You’re feeling amazing – until it happens. Suddenly, you feel a shooting pain in your elbow or knee that refuses to budge no matter how much you stretch or rub it.

Welcome to the world of tendonitis my friend! A fancy word for those who push themselves too hard and then pay for it later. But what exactly is this pesky condition? Let’s dive deep into tendonitis, its causes, symptoms and everything else you need to know about preventing future flare-ups.

What Exactly is Tendonitis?

Tendons are fibrous tissues that connect our muscles to bones. They help us move by transferring force from muscle contraction to bone movement. When these tendons become inflamed due to overuse or injury – voila! We now have tendonitis.

Tendonitis can occur throughout different parts of the body such as shoulders (also known as rotator cuff), elbows (tennis elbow anyone?), wrists (hello carpal tunnel) hips and knees [1]. Symptoms range from mild discomfort when moving affected area(s), pain while resting affected area(s) which worsens with movement or even swelling around said area(s).

Common Causes of Tendonitis

There’s no defined timeline as to when one might develop tendonitis because let’s face it — we lead very unpredictable lives where injuries sneak up on us at every turn wink. With that being said here are some common causes:

Repetitive Motion Injuries

If your job requires repetitive action e.g typing on keyboard.. I’m looking at you writers/coders — there’s a good chance overtime they would develop strain from doing same motion repeatedly.[2]

Sports-related Injury

Do sports like basketball/running give your joints/lower extremities constant pounding? You guessed it, this could lead to abnormal strain on your tendons in the long run. These movements alone increase likelihood of developing tendonitis[2]

Aging

As our bodies age so do our tissues.. shocking right? With time we lose elasticity in muscles and connective tissue which then places greater pressure on supporting structures: you guessed it — Tendons! Atrophy and degeneration are much more amplified experienced as one moves up the ladder into senior citizen territory. groans [3]

Poor Conditioning

An unhealthy lifestyle can cause muscle atrophy; unlike healthy ones increased fat reserves come along with poor eating habits.[4] There’s actually decreased blood flow to affected areas Too lazy for a quick jog or some stretching sessions once weekly? I guess you’ll learn consequence firsthand.

The Various Types of Tendonitis

There are different types of tendonitis that occur in varying body parts It helps doctors diagnose what kind they’re dealing with sometimes they would add where pain manifests itself:

  • Tennis Elbow – Pain On Lateral Epicondyle Of Elbow)
  • Golfer’s Elbow – Pain On Medial Epicondyle Of Elbow
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
  • Biceps/Triceps Tendinitis
  • Patellar/Jumper’s Knee

These terms might not seem like rocket science but when said out loud by medical personnel really create an aura around them. You’ll never know how serious someone is until these words pop out of their lips no worries though just strike a regal pose back 😉

Diagnosis / Treatment for Tendonitis

Hurt elbow, knee or shoulder got ya down? That nagging feeling isn’t going anywhere anytime soon without seeking proper diagnosis/treatment :

Medical Doctors/Specialists

Get referral from Primary Care Physician who has been known will either recommend a Medical Specialist(Surgeon, Orthopedist or Sports Medicine Doctor) that will ask a variety of questions to best diagnose you. They can order X-rays or even MRI scans to accurately determine whether its tendonitis .

Medications/Injections

Painkillers reduce discomfort while Anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs like Ibuprofen) help in relieving inflammation around affected area(s). Corticosteroid injections are used as last resorts when other methods have failed.

Physical Therapy

Therapy is often prescribed for patients with mild-moderate symptoms symptoms due these sessions strengthen muscles surrounding the affected joints.

Surgery

Severe cases may require surgical intervention; With Risks involved surgery tends to explore possibility repairs/sutures might be done after incision made depending on severity.[5]

Prevention Tips & Tricks

You’re here because prevention better than cure isn’t it? That and learning new ways become more boss-like without having to depend too much trips doctor’s office so:

  • Stretch regularly! : Don’t let your body take continued wear and tear during exercises or movements.
  • Take “Rest Days” Seriously: Give those tendons time they need recover before doing intense high-repetition tasks. Even professionals know this!
  • Get Educated On Proper Technique: Having an exercise partner/trainer helps ensure proper technique by keeping check form/body posture.. Plus working out is always fun with company ;).
  • Wear Appropriate Footwear/Clothing: To assist you in efficient performance while engaging any physical activity[6].

    SPORT ACTIVITY FOOTWEAR
    Running running shoes
    Squatting tight fitting pants/joggers

I hope that at least one tip resonates with/about something you already do but fail maintain reason being sheer laziness

Tendonitis can be a persistent problem for active individuals; but making proper lifestyle changes adhering to habits recommended by specialists can make all difference between being derailed and continuing with routinely

Conclusion

In conclusion, from stretching before doing workout to watching what goes into our bodies even something as minor level hormonal imbalance places people at risk of developing tendonitis. So much so that amidst the 2020 Olympic Games there were talks regarding different teams being prone higher number sports injuries esp within categories like running/jumping due excessive training beforehand[7]. These are reflections on how important it is emphasize prevention over cure — because #franklynobodygottimeforthat.

Remember that taking time off exercising/physical activity isn’t sign of defeat rather testament good sense self-care There’s nothing embarrassing about letting your tendons rest have their moment(s) glory in spotlight again this comes with more awareness deeper appreciation moving forward for everything they do!

So now you know everything need about “tendonitis” if anybody asks take out that notebook pen go off lyrically- Yes we learn new things every day.. unless you belong to existence whose ideas stopped developing past early childhood demeanour winks.

Be safe, informed And Embrace Prevention Culture!

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