Tendonitis

Tendonitis is irritation and inflammation of one or more tendons  the thick, fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. Athletes, such as especially runners, skiers and cyclists, are prone to develop inflammation in the patellar tendon, which connects the quadriceps muscle on the front of the thigh to the larger lower leg bone (tibia). If your knee pain is caused by tendinitis, some of the signs and symptoms include:

What Are The Causes Of Tendonitis?

 Physical load work or repetitive stress  or play increase your risk for the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Some possible causes of pain or ache include:

• Poor posture
• Repetitive Strain
• Trauma (direct and indirect)
• Muscle strain
• Muscle spasm

A thorough history and a comprehensive diagnosis are essential to determine the cause of pain. Other some useful investigations that may also be done where appropriate include:

• Complete blood count.
• X-rays of spine.
• CT scan of spine.
• MRI of spine.
• Bone scan.
• Investigations for other possible causes like tumors and gynecological problems.

How Can Tendonitis Be Treated?

The treatment of Tendonitis should be directed at both the Tendonitis as well as the underlying cause. Some possible options for treatment of  include:

• Body Therapy
• Mind-Body Medicine
• Acupressure Therapy
• Exercise Therapy
• Posture Therapy
• Nutritional Therapy

Tendonitis treatment addresses acute and chronic pain. Complementary Therapy recommends that prevention should be consider to reduce or eliminate the recurrence of Tendonitis.