What is Tendinitis?

This is inflammation in your tendons, which connect your bones to your muscles. If you feel pain from overuse of the same repetitive movements, you may have it! Tendinitis can happen in many varies sports such as Tennis, Golf and Basketball.

Treating tendinitis — inflamed tendons and remedial massage therapy

By MBS Remedial Massage ·

If you have pain or swelling in your tendons, it's a great start to see your doctor. MBS Remedial Massage immediate home management includes:

  • Rest
  • Apply ice
  • Use Pain Relievers like Nurofen for pain relief.

If it doesn't get better, you may want to try physical therapy, surgery, or a cortisone injection. Steroids are natural and man-made substances that can help to decrease the inflammation.

MBS recommends a Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly massage to assist with recovery in treating Tendinitis.

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