What should be paid attention to with tendinitis?

Written by Lv Yao

Orthopedics

Updated on September 02, 2024

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When tendonitis occurs, the first thing to do is to rest and avoid excessive bending and extending of the tendon. Tendonitis is a sterile, chronic inflammation of the tendon due to overuse, which can lead to pain and impaired movement.

It is important to avoid excessive bending and loading activities, and some physical therapy, hot compresses, and the topical application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment.

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What should be paid attention to for tendinitis?

Things to pay attention to for tendinitis, which occurs due to overuse of muscle fibers or repeated intense pulling. It involves internal factors, which are your own factors, and external factors. This includes the incorrect intensity of training increase, which not only brings about technical fatigue, but the training environment is also very important. Therefore, after getting tendinitis, you need to start addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors mean finding a suitable exercise method based on your own situation, and not doing things you are incapable of. Extrinsic factors mean that you must pay attention to your exercise intensity, and specifically, the techniques and training environment, mainly to prevent injuries during training.

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Why does tendonitis recur?

Tendonitis, if not well-rested, can easily recur. It mostly occurs during activities, work, or exercise, presenting with pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Tendonitis primarily involves the tendons, which are very hard connective tissues connecting bones and muscles. Tendonitis is mainly caused by the excessive use of muscle fibers and repetitive strain leading to degenerative changes in tendon collagen fibers. This accumulation of degeneration in tendon collagen fibers is commonly referred to as tendinopathy. Examples include common types such as Achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, quadriceps tendonitis, or injuries to the rotator cuff, and lateral epicondylitis of the humerus. Long-term repetitive friction and fatigue can easily cause repeated episodes in these areas. Strict immobilization, along with physical therapy, massage, electric stimulation, and heat application can help alleviate symptoms. Additionally, taking blood-activating and pain-relieving medications, and when necessary, undergoing injective treatments can effectively prevent recurrences and promote relief, reducing symptoms.

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Can tendinitis heal on its own without treatment?

Tendinitis is a sterile inflammation of the tendon, manifested as localized fatigue damage to the tendon, which may involve tension, spasm, and adhesion of the tendon. Generally, there is some sterile exudation, and there may be some edema and swelling. Generally, patients with tendinitis are advised to rest initially. Some patients with milder conditions may heal on their own after resting, without treatment. However, for more severe cases, recovery may be slow and less effective if they only rest without treatment. In such cases, treatments like acupuncture, moxibustion, electrotherapy, and application of medicated plasters along with immobilization can generally achieve good results.

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The difference between tendinitis and tenosynovitis

Actually, tendinitis and tenosynovitis are essentially two aspects of the same condition. The term tendinitis usually refers to the part where the muscle transitions into the tendon, whereas tenosynovitis generally refers to the fibrous sheath over the tendon surface. Thus, tendinitis and tenosynovitis often coexist; tendinitis can lead to tenosynovitis, and conversely, tenosynovitis can also affect tendinitis, causing or exacerbating it. Therefore, in clinical practice, there usually is not a clear distinction between tendinitis and tenosynovitis. It is common during surgeries for stenosing tenosynovitis to observe that the tendon is also congested and swollen, and even adhered to the tendon sheath. Thus, tendinitis and tenosynovitis are generally considered the same disease, merely referred to by two different names. However, if strictly distinguished, there is a certain difference, which lies in the location: tendinitis refers to the tendon itself, while tenosynovitis refers to the sheath outside the tendon.

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How to treat tendinitis?

If it is an acute onset of tendinitis, urgent treatment is recommended. This involves the use of RICE therapy, which is the internationally renowned "rice therapy," including four points: rest, ice, compression, and elevation of the affected limb. Secondly, you can take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation and pain. Thirdly, consider undergoing physical therapy, mainly including heat therapy, shockwave therapy, and microwave therapy, aimed at improving blood circulation and promoting healing. If the pain is particularly severe, you might also consider block therapy, but try to avoid it as it could potentially damage the tendon. Fifth, rehabilitation therapy can be conducted, which should be performed under the guidance of a physiotherapist and rehabilitation therapist. Thus, conservative treatment for tendinitis includes these methods. If some patients, especially those for whom conservative treatment is ineffective or even worsens symptoms, consider surgical treatment. However, surgical treatment should be strictly reserved for appropriate cases because it involves significant pain, potential complications, and a longer recovery time.