Tendonitis

A condition in which the tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed is known as tendonitis / tendinitis. The thick fibrous cords that clamp muscle to the bone will have inflammation when this condition transpires. This disorder can ensue in any tendon. But most commonly, it happens around shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels. Most cases of tendinitis can be mended with proper rest, physiotherapy, and medicine to diminish pain. If the inflammation becomes long-lasting, it can cause the tendon to tear and might need surgery. Achilles tendinitis, Golfer’s elbow, Patellar tendonitis, and tennis elbow are expected of tendonitis types.

Achilles tendinitis is the injury of the Achilles tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the heel of the bone. Golfer’s elbow is a disorder that induces pain on the inner side of the elbow region. In patellar tendinitis, the injury occurs to the tendon connecting the kneecap/patella to the shinbone. And in tennis elbow, irritation to the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow occurs. Other common types of Tendonitis include Jumper’s knees, Swimmer’s shoulders, tendonitis of the wrist, etc. This ailment is often induced by repetitive, minor impacts on the affected area or injuries. Activities like gardening, raking, carpentry, cleaning, shoveling, etc can also cause this condition due to expanded stress and pressure in the elbow.  Abnormal or poorly placed bone, stress from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, overuse of the weak tendons, and infections are some of the risk factors that can extend intricacies in this condition. Corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, and surgery are some of the progressive Tendonitis treatment advised if the condition is chronic. This condition can transpire in any age group, especially in individuals in their middle or old age due to the outcome of overuse over a long period, or due to lifestyle or concerned profession.