In order to effectively treat either type of elbow tendonitis, you first have to understand what tendons are. Simply put, tendons are the ends of muscles. They allow muscles to attach to bones. Put another way, every major muscle in your body emerges as a tendon from one of your bones a...
this tendon is prone to trauma and overuse, especially if you take part in activities that frequently stress your calf muscles, such as climbing and running. Your Achilles tendon can be sore for days
When you think about cycling injuries, you likely picture traumatic “Road Rash” crashes – Not chronic elbow tendon pain, like Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow! But the fact is, these kinds of injuries are common among ALL kinds of cyclists, hence terms like“Mountain Bikers Elbow”and“Mot...
open debridement of common extensor tendons for tennis elbow (scraping the tendon) Surgeries have always been surprisingly based on tradition, authority, and educated guessing rather than good scientific trials; as they are tested properly, compared to a placebo (a sham surgery), many are failing....
According to Mayo Clinic, it may take several months to heal from tendonitis, compared to 6 weeks for a muscle injury. Stubborn tendon issues typically need medical intervention. A good doctor or physical therapist can get you started on a regime of rest, medication, and stretching. This may...
Is it down above the ankle, perhaps near the achilles’ tendon? Is it on the outer lateral aspect? Is it outer calf pain? Is it just a sore calf muscle, or is there acutepain? Is it on the inside, closer to the shin bone?
inflammation of a tendon – can be subtle, koutures says. these types of injuries don't always show up on x-rays, but they do cause enough discomfort to affect play. maybe a child won't run as fast, or his or her fastball isn't as fast as normal. kids might even de...
If you have Guitar Elbow, don't fret it! Here's how to treat the real, underlying muscular causes and keep playing your guitar, whether you have Tennis or Golfer's Elbow or a wrist tendon injury
How to Use a Foam Roller to Massage the IT Band Lie down on one side, propping yourself up with one elbow, and position the foam roller just under your hip. Now, move your body forward so that the roller works itself down on the outside of your thigh; stop when you get to your ...
What is a proper running foot strike? There’s not one perfect foot strike for everyone. A lot of people swear by a midfoot landing to be the best and the most efficient foot strike. And that’s true for many runners. However, there are plenty of injury-free people who run on their...