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Treatment For Tendonitis

Health Encyclopedia: Tendinitis

Alternative Names

Calcific tendinitis; Bicipital tendinitis

Treatment

The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

Rest or immobilization of the affected tendons is helpful for recovery. This may be achieved using a splint or a removable brace. The application of heat or cold to the affected area can help.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen, can also reduce both pain and inflammation. Steroid injections...

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Health Guide

Achilles tendinitis

Tendinitis of the heel Symptoms Symptoms usually include pain in the heel when walking or running. The tendon is usually painful to touch and the skin over... Read more »

Tenosynovitis

Inflammation of the tendon sheath Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Rest or immobilization of the affected... Read more »

...with the shoulder blade (scapula). The rotator cuff holds the head of the humerus into the scapula. Inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder muscles can occur in sports requiring the arm to... Read more »

Tenosynovitis

Inflammation of the tendon sheath Prevention Avoiding repetitive movements and overuse of an extremity may help prevent tenosynovitis. Read more »

Tenosynovitis

Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon (the cord that joins muscle to bone). Alternative Names Inflammation of the tendon... Read more »

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Tendons and muscles

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Treatment For Tendonitis