Tendonitis?

Question

I have it in my right shoulder, and after alot of swimming it tends to get sore. Anyone have any remedies that can help prevent the pain?

Answer 1

You need an anti-inflamatory to treat inflamation. I would suggest a natural product called turmeric. You can either use it in your cooking or buy a capsulated product from your local health food store. Also get some excercises from your physiotherapist. GOod luck

Answer 2

I had it for most of my swimming career and Ill tell what I did

Before work out: warm up!! extremley important.. 90% of the injuries get worse because you force them when youre not warmed up

During work out: you must be doing something wrong, talk to your coach and see if your arm pull is correct, it could be as suttle as the angle your hand enters the water that puts the tension on the shoulder.. and learn to know when its sore hurting or injury hurting.. us swimmers have pretty high pain tolerance but if you force the injury it will get worse

After workout: Ice Ice Ice.. dont forget..

Besides that.. you should be doing shoulder exercises that your doc or trainer have recomended.. those build the little muscles in your shoulder that you dont work in the weightroom or in swimming

If you have any more questions about this.. feel free to email me

Answer 3

Tendonitis Treatment
With proper care for the area, the pain in the tendon should lessen over three weeks, but it should be noted that the healing of the area continues and doesn't even peak until at least six weeks following the initial injury. This is due to scar tissue formation, which initially acts like the glue to bond the tissue back together. Scar tissue will continue to form past six weeks in some cases and as long as a year in severe cases. After 6 months this condition is considered chronic and much more difficult to treat. The initial approach to treating tendonitis is to support and protect the tendons by bracing any areas of the tendon that are being pulled on during use. It is important to loosen up the tendon, lessen the pain, and minimize any inflammation.

This can be done topically if a pain reliever has the ability to penetrate the skin barrier and contains anti-inflammatory agents. A topical formula that contains natural menthol will not only relieve pain, but dilate the blood vessels. This allows for relief of the tendonitis, without causing any stiffening of the tissue. MSM, also known as Methyl Sulfonyl Methane is a natural supplement that is getting a lot of attention due to its role in tissue healing at a cellular level. It is a natural organic sulfur that comes from rain fall and is found naturally in the human body. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects on the tissues. See all about Glucosamine and MSM for more information this supplement. Ice can relieve inflammation, but will constrict the blood vessels and further stiffen the tendon. Cortisone injections can reduce inflammation, but unfortunately are very caustic and can cause a weakening of the tendon structure and a create more scar tissue. Dr. Swartzburg, our site editor, worked in conjunction with our sponsor, Relief-Mart, to develop a spray for Tendonitis called Therapain Plus. It has all natural pain relievers plus 14,000mg of MSM and Glucosamine.

After the scar tissue has begun to accumulate, it will be important to perform procedures which help break down the scar tissue in the tendon tissue, so as to let the tendon and muscle regain it's normal flexibility and lessen the chance of further injury. While exercise is appropriate for breaking down scar tissue once the area has healed, it may further irritate the area during the initial stages. Therefore, other methods that can be performed by your healthcare provider, such as ultrasound and massage, may be safely used to accomplish this early on in the injury. Ultrasound uses sound waves that vibrate a such a fast level, that it cannot be felt with normal use. Ultrasound will cause an increase in circulation to the tissue and soften the scar tissue to allow it to further break down. Ultrasound can also be used as phonophoresis to help topical pain and nutrient solutions reach further down into the tissues by transporting them with the sound waves. Light stretches may also be performed if they do not cause any further irritation to the area.



Tendonitis Prevention
Prevention of this condition requires stretching the muscle on a regular basis and thereby lengthening the tendon connection. This will allow less pulling and tractioning on the tendon attachment to the bone. When tendonitis does occur, it is important to treat it immediately, and thereby prevent it from reaching a stage that is more severe.

Answer 4

Stop doing what aggravates it. The microscopic tears in the tendons need time to heal. Taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory may be helpful as well. Just rest it for a time. Then try some light swimming to see how it feels. Gradually work back up to your regular routine. Don't overdo it once it feels better. Just be patient.

Answer 5

Before swimming, take 800 mg of Advil (four pills). It is what my doctor recommended for my back and arthritis pain.

Answer 6

I got that right now for carrying my golf bag on one shoulder instead of using both shoulders. It is sore.............

Answer 7

sorry, iots one of those things that has no real remedie. get is massaged regulary and try that voltaren emugel. it helps me

Answer 8

Maybe this will help you.