The name suggests that the condition is related to tendons that is a thick yet flexible cord that connects muscles to bones. Tendons play a crucial role in mobility. When tendonitis affects a person, it mainly restricts the movement of that area such as the shoulder, elbow, thumb, wrist, bicep, knee, calf, or ankle. Due to its occurrence adjacent to the joints, it is often mistaken for arthritis. Based on specific areas, tendonitis is sometimes named tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, swimmer’s shoulder, pitcher’s shoulder, jumper’s knee and so on. It is mostly diagnosed in people above 40 but it is not limited to any certain age group.
First of all, we want to assure you that tendonitis is not an incurable condition. With the right approach, it can be addressed and the symptoms can be mitigated. If diagnosed in the early stage, the suffering is less because you will need lesser sessions of therapies to treat it. However, when it is in bad shape and the pain and swelling become intolerable you need to rush to a therapist rather than trying anything at home. There are massage guns available in online and offline stores but the usage needs expert hands. A single mistake can linger your suffering and you may end up damaging your tendons badly.
The goal of the therapy is to massage the soft tissues of the damaged area through the pulses over muscle fibers. The power of the device is controlled by the therapist and they aim at penetrating the vibration deep into the muscles. Deep muscle tension and restricted blood flow are addressed by this therapy and it results in reducing inflammation, pain, muscle stiffness and immobility.
Well, this is the prime reason for our ‘word of caution’ segment. Anyone can purchase a massage gun and use it for their pain-related symptoms. However, the problem may increase if you are not diagnosed by a professional and the therapy is not prescribed by them. This is why you need a therapist. It is important to understand your symptoms, body condition, other ailments and medicinal history before recommending you a particular therapy.
