Tendinitis

Tendinitis (or tendinopathy) is irritation or degeneration of a tendon, the rope-like tissue that attaches muscle to bone. It can affect any tendon in the body, but the most common spots are the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle. Modern research shows that progressive loading, not rest, is what heals tendons. We’ll guide that loading.

What Tendinitis feels like

• Stiffness, tenderness and pain at the site of the tendon and surrounding area
• Pain with movement of muscles and tendons
• Swelling of the tendon
• Loss of motion in the shoulder

Common causes of Tendinitis

• Incorrect posture at work or home
• Poor stretching or conditioning before exercise
• Overuse injuries to tendons
• Tendons can also become inflamed after a traumatic injury

How we treat Tendinitis at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for tendinitis, recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Physiotherapy, Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Shockwave Therapy, Acoustic waves that stimulate tissue repair in stubborn, slow-to-heal injuries. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.