Tendinitis

What is it?

Points To Remember About Tendinitis

• Tendinitis is pain and swelling in a tendon, a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone.
• It’s a common condition, often caused by repetitive activities, such as tennis or playing a musical instrument, or injuries.
• Recovering from tendinitis usually involves resting, supporting the sore tissues, and taking medicines to reduce swelling. Depending on how bad your injury is, you may need physical therapy or surgery.
• You can reduce your risk of tendinitis by warming up before exercising and strengthening the muscles around your joints.

Tendinitis is swelling and pain in a joint. It is a common condition, usually caused by repeated injuries to a tendon, which is the part of the joint that connects muscles to bones.