Tendons are found throughout the human body and play an
important role in joint health. These tough fibers connect muscle to bone.
Tendinopathy, more commonly known as a tendon injury, is typically the result
of tendon microtears that occur from aging and repetitive movements involved in
many sports and work activities. The most common injuries addressed by the pain management doctors at Pain
Recovery Center of Tyler include tendonitis and a tendon rupture. If you live
in the greater Tyler, Texas area and are suffering from a tendon injury, our
physicians can treat the injury and help you return to activities as soon as
possible.
Many cases of tendinopathy
occur near major joints including the knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle. An
example of a commonly injured tendon is the Achilles tendon that attaches the
calf muscle to the heel bone. Patients requiring treatment at Pain Recovery
Center of Tyler include those experiencing Achilles tendonitis, knee
tendonitis, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.
What causes a tendon injury? What are the symptoms of tendonitis? Read our full blog
article dedicated to this topic here.
The majority of tendon injuries, such as tendonitis, are
treated with non-surgical measures. Patients are often told to modify activities
and rest the affected joint, take over-the-counter medications and to begin
simple range of motion exercises. If the symptoms continue, a physical therapy
program may be prescribed.
To learn more about
tendinopathy (a tendon injury), or to speak with a pain management doctor about
your tendonitis, please contact the Tyler, Texas office of Pain Recovery Center
of Tyler for an appointment.
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