Tendinitis in the forearm or knees requires eccentric exercises and proper nutrition to strengthen connective tissue. Differentiating between tendinitis and arthritis is essential for selecting the correct ice or heat therapy.
In order for movement to occur, the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments must all work together in response to signals from the brain. If there is any disease or condition that interrupts the nerves' signals or if there is any injury to any of these structures, movement can be hindered.
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Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone. In order for you to move, your muscles contract. This places tension on the tendons, which in turn pull on and move the bones. If through disease, overuse or injury your tendons become inflamed or irritated, you may develop tendinitis.
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Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones. When a muscle contracts the force is transmitted through the tendon, which then pulls on the bone to make movement occur. The wrist joint is subjected to a lot of movement and the tendons in this area can become inflamed or irritated, causing pain and stiffness.
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