The How-To Guide To Treating Tendinosis

Apply Ice To Affected Area

Home care for any injury is imperative. Without it, treatment is less successful and the same complaint is likely to recur. Tendinosis is already a chronic, possibly repetitive injury, increasing its likelihood for relapse. While it may seem too simple to be effective, the instruction to apply ice to the affected area is an easy but powerful anti-inflammatory tool. Inflammation is a pain generator that has also been shown to slow healing and increase tendon damage. By eliminating this swelling, pain is reduced and treatment to restore proper function is better tolerated. Individuals should apply ice with a towel layer between it and the skin for a schedule of fifteen to twenty minutes on and forty minutes off. As long as the skin has returned to the normal body temperature, the ice can be reapplied over the course of a day, maximizing therapeutic benefits.

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