Wang, Xiaoyan, L. Ac., MD (China)
Phone: (804) 301-1784
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Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon or cord of fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. It is often accompanied by tenosynovitis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath.
The symptoms of these conditions are pain and tenderness at or near a joint, especially upon movement of the joint; possible swelling over the area; and in some cases numbness and tingling. Stiffness, along with the pain can restrict movement of the joint involved. The most frequently affected joints are the shoulder, elbow (tennis elbow), wrist/hand and heel (Achilles tendonitis).
The exact cause of the inflammation is often unknown, but may result from repeated trauma, excessive strain or overuse of the tendon. For instance, irregular or too-strenuous exercise along with not warming up properly can make one prone to tendonitis -- the "weekend warrior" syndrome.
Repetitive strain injuries in the arm are most often related to the type of work that a person does-hair dressers, musicians, car mechanics, massage therapists, to name a few, and anyone who works for long, uninterrupted hours on a computer are predisposed to this type of overuse injury.
Phone: (804) 301-1784
Email: xy9803@yahoo.com
http://www.AcupuncturistWang.com
