Future Treatments
Future Treatments – information about tendinosis and tendinopathy (chronic injuries of failed healing in tendons) based on personal experience and the available scientific research.
Treatments
The primary aims for the treatment of tendonosis involve preventing injuries, thickening the deteriorated tendon, reducing the pain and replenishing the tendons with the collagen.
The treatment plan includes:
- taking rest to give rest to the affected tendon
- if you are involved in physical work, taking 15 min breaks between work
- applying ice on the pain for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day.
- using ergonomically designed chairs and keyboards
- wearing supportive gear such as tape or braces
- performing stretching exercises
- moving the affected muscles to regain full range of motion
- physical therapy
- light strength training
- taking massage
- proper nutrition includes Vit C, zinc and manganese that helps in collagen synthesis.
Take the help of a nutritionist to know if your intake of the required nutrients is enough for the production of collagen.
In the case of tendonosis, cortisone injections and other anti-inflammatory drugs aren’t recommended. These medications stop the production of collagen.
