Tendinitis
(Tendonitis) Treatment
Treatment
The goals of tendinitis treatment are to relieve your pain and
reduce inflammation.
Often, home treatment — which
includes rest, ice and over-the-counter pain relievers — is all that
you need.
Initial treatment usually involves self-care steps including
rest, icing the area and use of acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or
over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen
(Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen (Aleve, others). These
medications aren't recommended for long-term use because they can
cause serious gastrointestinal problems.
Corticosteroid injections. Sometimes your doctor may inject a
corticosteroid medication around a tendon to relieve tendinitis.
Injections of cortisone reduce inflammation and can help ease pain.
However, there are potential side effects. For example, repeated
injections may weaken a tendon, increasing your risk of rupturing
the tendon. Also, corticosteroid medications should never be
directly injected into the tendon itself because this can contribute
to tendon rupture.
Strengthening exercises and physical therapy. People with
tendinitis and tendonosis may also benefit from a program of
specific exercise designed to strengthen the force-absorbing
capability of the muscle-tendon unit.
Surgery. Depending on the degree and type of tendon tear, you
may benefit from a surgical procedure that can improve tendon
health. Damaged tendons can be removed to promote the formation of
more healthy tissue. In select individuals, surgeons can repair
full-thickness tendon tears to reduce pain and restore function.
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