What are the possible causes of tendonitis and how is it treated?
Tendonitis occurs when the tendons (which connect bone to muscle) become inflamed and movement becomes stiff and painful. It usually occurs close to a joint such as a knee, hip, elbow, wrist or shoulder. Many times treatment is simply immobilization with a brace or splint to rest the affected area. Medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen can sometimes east the pain. Sometimes steroid injections are used to control the pain. When the tendon is healthy, physical therapy that stretches and strengthens the tendon prevents future injuries.
