tendonitis

You might already know tendinitis by some of its nicknames, which refer to places in the body where it commonly pops up. These include tennis elbow or jumper’s knee. However, tendinitis is not limited to certain places – as it can happen in any tendon. Here’s everything to know about tendinitis.

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Tendinitis is a type of injury that occurs with overuse. It results when a tendon, the thick cord that attaches the bone to the muscle, becomes inflammation or irritated due to an impact or injury. The damage occurs when the body is unable to rebuild the tendon with adequate rest. Because tendonitis is most caused […]