Tendonitis
About Tendonitis
Sometimes the tendons become inflamed for a variety of reasons, and the action of pulling the muscle becomes irritating. If the normal smooth gliding motion of your tendon is impaired, the tendon will become inflamed and movement will become painful. This is called tendonitis, and literally means inflammation of the tendon.
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What Causes Tendonitis?
The most common cause of tendonitis is overuse. Commonly, individuals begin an exercise program, or increase their level of exercise, and begin to experience symptoms of tendonitis. The tendon is unaccustomed to the new level of demand, and this overuse will cause an inflammation and tendonitis. Another common cause of symptoms of tendonitis is due to age-related changes of the tendon.
What Can I Do About Tendonitis?
With proper care for the area, the pain in the tendon should lessen over three weeks or so, however, it should be noted that the healing of the area continues and doesn't peak until some six weeks following the initial injury. This is due to scar tissue formation. The initial approach to treating tendonitis is to support and protect the tendons by bracing any areas of the tendon that are being pulled on during use. It is important to loosen up the tendon, lessen the pain, and minimize any inflammation. MSM, also known as Methyl Sulfonyl Methane is a natural supplement, its role in tissue healing at a cellular level. In addition it has also been shown that Glucosamine has anti-inflammatory effects on the tissues.
Additional information
Prevention of this condition requires stretching the muscle on a regular basis and thereby lengthening the tendon connection. This will allow less pulling and tractioning on the tendon attachment to the bone.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Tendonitis.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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Minerals :-
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Potassium Chloride, Iron Phosphate, Magnesium, Silica, Manganese, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM), Glucosamine.
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Amino Acids :-
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Food Supplements :-
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Papaya, Rutin + Bioflavonoids, Bromelain
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Herbs :-
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Fenugreek, Golden Seal
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Notes :-
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(Many of these products are available combined in a specific formula for Tendonitis. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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