Question 1

how long for bicipital tendonitis to heal. it has been 4 months and i just got diagnosed today. before it was said to be a strained muscle?

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This is an inflam-: -matory process aggravated by any over head activity. The treatment is to decrease the process with anti inflammatory meds and activity modification. You learn pretty fast what makes it worse, so you can avoid that activity. It also can respond to steroid injection, but not repetitive injections. B sure you R Cing a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon.

Question 2

how do i treat pattelar tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Rest, PT: Rest is the mainstay as well as pt modalities (bracing, patellar band).  Nsaids like Aleve (naproxen) or Motrin are also important to help speed up recovery. Avoid activities that trigger pain.

Question 3

how could you treat small shoulder tendinitis?

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Different: There are different approaches. It will actually depend on what shoulder structure(s) is/are involved. If it is rotator cuff (by far, most frequently involved), exercises, physical therapy and also a steroid injection may be helpful to relieve the pain and restore the function. Also, avoidance of movements/motions known to cause/aggravate the pain is advisable.

Question 4

what are some ways to treat shoulder tendinitis?

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Rest/Ice: Intially a short course of rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories can help.  If pain lasts greater than 2 weeks see your physician as there are other treatment options including physical therapy, injections, and prescription medication.

Question 5

what should i do to help, treat, or get rid of tendinitis?

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It depends: It really depends on the location of the tendinitis. Possible treatments include specific exercises, nsaids, local cortisone injections or physical therapy.

Question 6

what is the best way to help, treat, or get rid of tendinitis?

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Rest and stretching: Most tendinitis comes from overuse of a tendon that does not have a chance to heal. Resting does not mean sitting at home watching television, it means strengthening the surrounding weak muscles that are causing the overuse (eg. Strengthening the quads will resolve hamstring tendinitis).  Stretching before use will allow the tendon to function better with less strain and fewer microtears.

Question 7

what are some alternative medicines to help treat tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: Usually the treatments involve rest ice and nsaids
there are many different ones some being over the counter and some prescription
try to stay away from straight pain meds.

Question 8

how to treat patellar tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Many ways : Rest from the offending activity, with jumping being a common cause. Ice, nsaids and a patellar tendon strap. Physical therapy with a focus on quad stretching and strengthening. Advanced injections, percutaneous tenotomy or debridement surgery are options for cases that don't respond to traditional measures.

Question 9

i am wanting advice for the best way to treat tendinitis in the wrist?

Accepted Answer

See details: Try the simple things first. These include warm soaks, buying a wrist splint and using it especially overnight and  antiinflammatory meds such as Aleve or Advil. If it persists you may need a more detailed evaluation and a cortisone injection of the tendon. See an orthopedist.

Question 10

how can i treat achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

See  below.: Initially, ice and rest. Strapping may help. Strtching exercises, orthotics and more supportive shoes will help long term.

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