Tendinitis
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What is it?
Tendons are composed of fibrous tissue that connects bones to muscles. The tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed. This can happen in the knees, shoulders, wrists and ankles.
When a tendon becomes swollen or inflamed it causes severe pain and sometimes makes it impossible to move the affected area. This type of condition is very common and can lead to serious complications in cases where medical attention is not given.
Causes
The main cause of tendinitis is tendonitis. injuries and the hamstring overload which is generated when a person performs repetitive and forced movements.
Another factor that has a considerable influence is age, because as people start to get older, the tendons and muscles weaken and lose elasticity which interferes with their mobility.
The practice of sports such as tennis and golf, are another common cause as those who practice them are more likely to injure their tendons and muscles. As is the case with all activities, which require only the constant use of a single joint.
It can also be a pinching of the nerve that goes to the affected muscle and does not allow it to do its job properly. As a result, the tendon becomes inflamed.
In addition, it is experienced joint stiffness as well as an intensification of pain when certain movements are performed.
Prevention
To prevent tendinitis, it is necessary to avoid or limit sports, activities and jobs that require repetitive use of a joint. If you do play them, it is important to make a preheating to stretch the muscles and tendons properly.
It is also advisable to have a exercise routine, good eating habits and a good posture. In addition to this, it is essential to take into account the recommendations of a specialist.
To prevent tendonitis from becoming difficult to heal, it is vital to treat the injury however small it may be, this requires therapies on the affected tendon and the areas around it. Chiropractic care plays an important role in recovery, which is why at Salud Quiropráctica we specialise in this type of inflammation and can help you heal.
Types
Tendinitis is classified according to the area that is affected, the most common types being the following:
- Lateral epicondylitisIt is produced in the elbow and generates a continuous tension in that area.
- Rotator cuff tendinitisIn this case, the tendons of the shoulder rotator muscles and the tendons that stabilise them are inflamed.
- Medial epicondylitisl: It is caused by forced bending of the wrist, which leads to wear and tear of the tendons.
- DeQuervain's tenosynovitisThis type of condition is caused when the tendon sheath of the tendons in the thumb becomes inflamed.
- Achilles tendinitis: This condition is nothing more than an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the main cause of which is loss of flexibility.
- Spring-loaded finger or spring-loaded thumbWhen a person suffers from this type of tendinitis, it becomes difficult to flex or even stretch the affected toe.
Diagnosis
Para valorar a un persona con tendinitis, el médico deberá llevar a cabo un physical examination This is an examination in which you will be able to discover the affected area by touch in order to determine the type and degree of tendinitis.
Debido a que cuando se padece de esta afección la zona afectada se enrojece e incluso se calienta, es más fácil llevar a cabo un descarte o valoración acertado. En muy pocos casos será necesario una radiografía o resonancia magnética.
Treatment
Como enfoque principal para la tendinitis se recomienda el rest, The aim of this is to help the affected area to deflate and recover. In cases in which this measure does not work, the doctor may include some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs en el enfoque para así calmar el dolor o desinflamar.
In addition, when the injury is minor, it is recommended to perform certain exercises in order to strengthen tendons and muscles.
Es indispensable acudir a un médico para poder recibir el enfoque adecuado y en Salud Quiropráctica somos especialistas en tendinitis. En cualquiera de nuestras tres sedes ubicadas en Valencia y Alzira recibirás una atención personalizada para desinflamar el área afectada y ayudarte a recuperar tu movilidad sin sentir dolor y sin la ayuda de fármacos ni terapias invasivas.
Risk factors
Risk factors include the following:
Sports: Those who practice violent sports or sports that require constant use of a joint are prone to tendonitis, which is why it is best to limit as much as possible the frequent practice of these sports.
Age: El desgaste de los nervios, tendones y músculos es uno de los principales manifestaciones de la vejez, por lo tanto las personas mayores corren el riesgo de sufrir alguna lesión en un tendón debido a la debilidad y fragilidad de ellos.
Poor nutrition: In order for muscles and tendons to be healthy and strong, it is essential to have good eating habits, which is why too much junk food is not beneficial as it does not provide the body with the nutrients it needs.
Lack of hydrationIt is recommended to drink at least 2 litres of liquid (water) a day.
Complications
Lo más común es que la tendinitis mejore rápidamente, sin embargo, cuando el persona no busca la ayuda necesaria a tiempo corre el riesgo que el pain is constant and recurrent especially when the necessary rest is lacking.
If the inflammation is continuous and does not improve over time, it is likely that the constant use of the joint itself will lead to a rupture.
Por eso, para prevenir complicaciones te recomendamos asistir a Salud Quiropráctica donde podrás recibir un valoración acertado y a su vez enfoque personalizado.
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