One of the most common sources of shoulder pain is calcific tendonitis. It occurs when deposits of hydroxyapatite – crystallized calcium phosphate – forms in shoulder tendons (usually the rotator cuff) and causes inflammation. The pain can be quite severe and lingering. Nonsurgical Treatments for Calcific Tendonitis But here’s the good news – most patients […]
Tendonitis
Does Typing Cause RSI?
Repetitive Strain Injury, or RSI, is not usually a mystery to the person who suffers from it. If there is an activity that you perform repeatedly in the course of work or playing a sport, it is not a surprise when the part of your body that is involved in one or more of these […]
Five of the Most Common Repetitive Motion Disorders
Repetitive motion. Whether you work at a construction site or blog for a living, you are at risk of developing repetitive motion disorder. Work-related motions that are “repetitive” include typing at a keyboard, clicking a mouse, working on an assembly line, using a jackhammer, lifting heavy things, and any other activity where the body is […]
Signs of Wrist Tendonitis You Should Take Seriously
Repetitive movements can really take a toll on the tendons – the fibrous, sinewy cords of collagen tissue that surround the muscles, attaching them to nearby bone. From a mechanic using manpower to restore old cars day in and day out, to a tennis player who has amassed trophies (and injuries) from years of tough […]
Five Things You Can Do to Prevent Tendonitis
Tennis elbow and other types of tendonitis can make daily tasks painful and prevent you from engaging in the sports you love. Tendonitis (also known as tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon, the strong, flexible bands of tissue – similar to a braided rope – that hold muscles to bones. Tendons make it possible for […]
