Tendinitis (also known as tendonitis) occurs when one of the thick, fibrous cords of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones – your tendons – becomes irritates or inflamed. Symptoms of tendinitis vary, depending on the severity of the condition and where in the body it manifests itself, but it’s generally very painful.

Regardless of how minor you believe your tendinitis to be, it’s important to seek treatment for it immediately. While an Austin chiropractor like me can use massage and other non-invasive therapies to treat most cases of tendinitis, severe ones may require surgery to resolve.

Causes and Symptoms of Tendinitis

Tendinitis is a common sports injury, but you need not be an athlete to suffer from tendinitis. In addition to overuse of a particular muscle, poor training and poor technique while playing sports, tendinitis can result from lifting heavy objects, repeated injury to the same part of the body and even repetitive occupational movements like typing.

Pain is the most common symptom of tendinitis, and it tends to get worse when you move, exert or place pressure upon the affected area. Tendinitis can also be accompanied by swelling, tenderness and a crackling sound known as “crepitus.” If left untreated, severe tendinitis can lead to the rupture of the tendon, at which point surgery is the only treatment option.

Chiropractic Treatment for Tendinitis

If you have tendinitis, or believe you may have tendinitis, act today to avoid having to go through painful surgery tomorrow. Remember that the longer you wait to treat your tendinitis, the more chance there is that the affected tendon will eventually rupture.

Whether you see me or another chiropractor in Austin, we can employ a number of non-invasive techniques, such as massage, electrical muscle stimulation and manual trigger point therapy, to treat your tendinitis, or whatever other condition you’re suffering from. Schedule a consultation today to see how we can help you!

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