The Commencement
If manifestations of tendinitis beset you, consult a medical practitioner to exclude alternative sources of distress, such as the ensuing:
- A ruptured tendon
- Infectious versus degenerative arthrosis
- Bursitis
- Infectious tenosynovitis
In the event that you encounter the ensuing symptoms, do not hesitate; proceed to an emergency department for evaluation:
- Fever
- Aggravated erythema
- Deterioration of symptoms unmitigated by self-treatment
Self-Management in the Domicile
- Repose
- Immobilization of the afflicted extremity
- Cryotherapy applied to the affected region
- Elevation of the distressed extremity
- Utilization of non-prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as Advil or Aleve)
Alternative Therapeutic Modalities
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has demonstrated favorable outcomes in cases of calcific tendinitis and other manifestations of tendinitis, albeit it remains under ongoing scrutiny.
Ultrasound therapy is administered in specific instances, though its efficacy remains unproven. Its greatest utility may reside in the context of calcific tendinitis.
Post-Treatment Follow-Up
Your medical practitioner may furnish you with post-treatment directives, which may encompass consultations with other medical specialists and physical therapists.
Prophylactic Measures
- Adhere to proper technique during sporting or occupational activities
- Engage in adequate warm-up rituals and curtail the overuse of muscles involved in repetitive motions
- Promptly cease physical or occupational activities upon the emergence of any signs of discomfort
Prospects
Following treatment and assiduous compliance with your medical practitioner's counsel, pain and edema should abate within a few days, without the prospect of further complications.
Recurrences may transpire with continued overexertion, yet recourse to splints, the observance of correct exercise technique, and muscle fortification exercises typically provide respite.
In instances of chronic inflammation giving rise to secondary complications, surgical decompression might become imperative.