Can tendinitis be treated with moxibustion?

Written by Li Jie
Orthopedics
Updated on December 28, 2024
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Tendonitis occurs commonly due to two reasons: overuse, which means excessive local activity, and trauma. Both causes lead to local aseptic inflammation of the tendon, resulting in edema, exudation, swelling, and pain. Moxibustion can be effective in this situation because it helps in activating blood circulation, reducing stasis, relieving swelling, and alleviating pain. The specific locations for applying moxibustion include the painful tendon area, and since the tendon is an extension of the muscle, not only the painful tendon area should be treated with moxibustion, but the entire muscle bundle can also be treated to help relieve overall muscle and tendon spasms and reduce pain.

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What medicine should I take for tendinitis?

Tendonitis is an aseptic inflammatory reaction that occurs at the endpoint of a tendon due to chronic overuse or injury, causing localized pain and restricted movement. For tendonitis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered for symptomatic treatment. These drugs can reduce edema in surrounding tissues and decrease the inflammatory response, thus alleviating pain symptoms. Additionally, drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis can also be used for treatment.

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What should I do about calcific tendinitis?

In cases of calcific tendinitis, which is a relatively severe form of tendinitis, conservative treatment should initially be considered. It is important to reduce repeated external forces on the tendon area, ensure the area is kept warm, and treatments like small needle-knife loosening, orthopedic herbal fumigation soaking, or combined with physical therapy and electric heating can be used to soften the calcified tendon tissue, which can alleviate clinical symptoms. If the condition does not improve after conservative treatment, or if it recurs, surgical intervention may be considered as the next step. This could involve tendon release surgery or sheathectomy. Early joint movement is necessary after the surgery to avoid joint adhesion.

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Can tendinitis be seen on an X-ray?

If you are referring to taking an X-ray, tendonitis can only be detected in one situation by X-ray, that is, if the tendonitis has caused calcification. Only then the calcification appears as a high density on the X-ray; otherwise, X-rays won’t show tendonitis. The best examination for tendonitis is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) because MRI excels in viewing soft tissue disorders, a capability unmatched by other examinations. So, if you suspect you have tendonitis, an MRI should be the first choice, and taking X-rays is not very significant.

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Can tendinitis be treated with a cortisone injection?

Can a cortisone injection be used for tendinitis? From a clinical perspective, for tendinitis, other conservative treatments such as physical therapy, massage, and oral medications can be used. When treatments like phototherapy are ineffective or not yielding results, a cortisone injection is certainly an option. As long as it is accurately targeted, the results of a cortisone injection are very satisfactory. In some cases of tendinitis, a cortisone injection can even achieve a curative effect. Thus, after tendinitis, a cortisone injection can definitely be used for treatment.

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What should I do if my tendinitis is getting more painful?

When patients with tendinitis experience pain, they should first rest and avoid strenuous activities. They can also use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain. These drugs include ointments that can be applied to the affected area, as well as oral medications that can be taken after meals for a short period to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Additionally, patients can use treatments such as heat application, physical therapy, and local injections, which can also effectively relieve pain. When conservative treatments are ineffective or if there is a functional impairment due to adhesions of the tendon and surrounding tissues, surgical treatment can be considered.