How to Cure Tendinitis Without Surgery

Tendons are a fibrous tissue that connect the muscle to the bone. When they become inflamed you experience pain and aching. Tendinitis can occur in aging tendons or through overuse. The are many types of tendinitis that occur in places like the wrist, achilles, pateller and rotator cuff. Fortunately, there are some cures to relieve pain and get you back to enjoying life

Instructions

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  Apply an ice pack on the area. As soon as you begin to feel your tendons swelling, place ice in a plastic bag and cover the bag with a towel. Inflammation causes the most problems and by icing the area you are able to reduce the pain. Keep ice on the area for 20 minutes at a time. Be careful not to go longer than that because you can cause hypothermia to the skin.

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  Get some rest. Try not to use the tendon area if at all possible. Give yourself three weeks away from activities that affect the area.

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  Use a brace or splint for the area where the tendon is painful. For walking or using your wrists, there are braces and splints that can be either prescribed by a doctor or purchased over the counter at a pharmacy.

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  Start a physical therapy routine. Many have found that swimming is the perfect low-impact exercise for helping sore tendons. Consult with a doctor before beginning a swimming routine. As slowly as possible, return to an activity that caused the tendinitis. If you begin to feel pain immediately, you know it is time to rest.

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  Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine. These medications consist of Ibuprofen, Motrin, Celebrex and Naprosyn. Take the amount the directions suggest, but ask your doctor if it is appropriate for you for long-term use. Your pain and swelling should subside.