By far the most common cause of tendonitis is repeated stress -- using the same joints for the same stressful movements over and over again. That’s why serious athletes often develop tendonitis, though those who exercise less can develop sore tendons, too. Then again, any activity that requi...
By far the most common cause of tendonitis is repeated stress -- using the same joints for the same stressful movements over and over again. That’s why serious athletes often develop tendonitis, though those who exercise less can develop sore tendons, too. Then again, any activity that requi...
Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that may be associated with playing racket sports. Plumbers, painters and those in similar professions are also at risk. Tennis elbow involves inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow caused by small tears. Tennis elbow causes pain and may be ...
The problem is exacerbated in new mothers. Tendons tend to loosen and relax near the time of childbirth to give women greater flexibility. Plus the fluid they retain during pregnancy can make tendons chafe and swell. That plus picking up a baby over and over can lead to pain. Wrist braces ...
Tendonitis is most common in the shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist and heel, although it can happen anywhere that tendons are found in the body. For uncertain reasons, tendonitis is also common in people with diabetes. In recent years, a rare cause of tendonitis (or other tendon disease, ...
Every time we use our injured knee, damaged and swollen tendons and muscle tissue move; when they are inflamed, every movement hurts. With injured tissue, pain happens - sometimes a LOT of pain, so we try not to move it. So, when doing something we need to use our knee for (walking...
Arthritis comes from the Greek word arthro, which means joint in English, with the suffix “itis,” translated as inflammation. Arthritis” literally means joint inflammation; the term refers to any disorder that affects the joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or...
healthy tissue instead — in this case, the synovium, or joint tissue. As the synovial membrane (the thin layer of cells lining the joint) becomes inflamed, enzymes are released. Over time, these enzymes and certain immune cells damage the cartilage, bone, tendons and ligaments near the ...
Cysts can occur anywhere on the body. Where a cyst develops will depend upon what type of cyst it is. For example,ganglion cyststypically develop after microtrauma or minor injuries and occur along the joints or tendons of the wrists, hands, fingers, and feet.17 ...
An elbow strap or splint may help take the pressure off the inflamed tendon. A physical therapist may have a patient perform different exercises for the forearm muscles and tendons to increase flexibility and strength. Patients usually perform these exercises at home. Physical therapy gradual exercise...