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Chiropractic Treatment for Tendonitis: What to Expect
Tendonitis is a common medical problem for millions of people, and while it’s tempting to think most of those people are athletes, tendonitis can affect anyone. Also, tendonitis symptoms can cause discomfort, even during everyday activities. Fortunately, chiropractic treatment can help.
Kerinver Chiropractic is a leading provider of state-of-the-art chiropractic therapies, including specifically developed treatments for tendonitis. In this post, Josue Maysonet, DC, and his team offer a brief overview of tendonitis and what to expect during therapy to relieve its symptoms.
The ABCs of tendonitis
You have about 4,000 tendons, fibrous bands that connect muscles to bones and throughout your body. These bands transfer muscle movements to bones, promoting normal, smooth movement.
Tendonitis happens when a tendon is irritated or inflamed, sometimes resulting from a traumatic injury like a fall or car accident but often due to overuse injuries. Golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, and Achilles tendonitis are all examples of tendonitis that typically happens from strain or overuse.
In addition to pain, tendonitis can cause swelling, joint stiffness, and reduced range of motion. While mild tendonitis may resolve with a little TLC, including rest, ice, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine, more severe or stubborn tendonitis can worsen over time, leading to long-term mobility problems.
Chiropractic treatment to the rescue
Chiropractic treatment treats musculoskeletal issues, including tendonitis. Not only can chiropractic treatment relieve your pain, but it may help prevent tendonitis.
Dr. Maysonet uses a comprehensive, custom approach to therapy, tailoring every treatment plan to each patient’s unique needs. He begins with a complete exam to evaluate your symptoms and help identify the factors causing tendonitis in the first place.
Dr. Maysonet is skilled in various chiropractic techniques, enabling him to craft a treatment plan focused on relieving painful symptoms and improving personal biomechanics to help prevent recurrence.
Treatment often involves manual adjustments to realign joints that cause excess tendon strain. But while many people associate chiropractic treatment with adjustments, that’s just one type of therapy that can help. Depending on your needs, Dr. Maysonet may recommend other therapies, like:
- Hot and cold therapy
- Therapeutic massage
- Focused exercises to improve mobility
- Myofascial release
- Laser therapy
In addition, Dr. Maysonet can recommend lifestyle alterations or improvements to ergonomics to support optimal musculoskeletal health and prevent strain that leads to tendonitis and other chronic problems.
Your health is our priority
Tendonitis may be common, but that doesn’t mean it affects everyone the same way. Chiropractic treatment uses a personalized approach to care that focuses on each patient’s unique anatomy, habits, lifestyle, and other factors for long-term, meaningful relief and an improved quality of life.
If you have tendonitis, early treatment is the key to relieving pain, avoiding complications, and preventing future discomfort. To learn how Dr. Maysonet and his team can help, request an appointment online or over the phone today with Kerinver Chiropractic in Kissimmee and Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida.