Rest: Tendinitis is essentially inflammation of the tendons and can occur in multiple areas of the body. The best and initial treatment involves rest, ice, and over the counter pain medication. For more severe cases, your physician may inject steroids into the affected area. Certain exercises and stretches may also help and surgery is considered a last resort.
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Many options: There are many treatments for tendonitis. Starting with the most conservative treatments: rest, ice, heat, stretching, strengthening, massage, splinting, ultrasound, anti inflammatory medications, injections, and surgery. See your doctor to develop a treatment plan.
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Cause?: It's also important to determine cause of injury to prevent relapse.
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