What is tendinopathy?

Tendinopathy is a general term that could refer to tendinosis or tendonitis and sometimes both. In tendinosis, a person in the affected tendons has small tears. Usually trunarations have a large number of swelling in the tendons that could lead to pain. In order to confuse matters when doctors describe tendinopathy, it is not a condition that means that tendons have swollen significantly. In any way, this happens and it can affect many tendons in the body, is painful, needs treatment and will require recovery time. However, pain and symptoms are limited to a specific area. The affected area of ​​the body may feel stiff and pain may occur whenever this area of ​​the body is used. Some people notice areas at night and in the morning are particularly unpleasant. There could also be a small inflammation, redness or feeling extra warmth.

these symptoms could be associated with many different injuries that did notThe tendons rip. The best solution is to obtain a diagnosis of tendinopathy confirmed by a doctor, especially when pain persists for more than one day. The doctor can gently explore the area, find out whether any activity could hurt, and maybe order scanning, such as displaying magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer axial tomography (CAT) or simply X -ray to seek signs of injury or swelling.

Tendinopathy should be diagnosed, doctors could have people to use ice packages several times a day and combine it with the rest of the affected area. If the pain is not very significant, doctors can teach exercises that can help with muscle stiffening. Sometimes the doctor wants the patient to wait a few days before he started them. As the pain decreases, people can gradually return to normal activities, but sometimes it may take several months for the pain to be gone completely. Participation in activities means slowly to ensure that we do not further hurt the tendon.

Many people with diHe knows how tendinopathy can avoid. The condition may occur with very fit people who are often practiced, or it could happen to those who are not very active. It may not always be possible to avoid tendinopathy, but the likelihood of its development could be reduced by a few things.

It is important to warm up before exercise, because it puts less emphasis on tendons. Another tip may be to ensure activities in the right positions, as repeated "incorrect movements" could lead to small tendon tendons. Those who are less active should slowly build on more intense exercise and pay attention to the physical stimuli that something may not be in order.

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