Managing Tendinitis: Forearm, Patellar and Achilles Care

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.

Young woman having an arm massage

How to Treat Tendinitis in the Arm

Your tendons are strong, durable fibers that connect muscle to bone. In your arm, tendons connect muscles that allow you to lift your arm at your shoulder and bend it at your elbow. You experience tendinitis -- an inflammation in the arm -- when you use your arm in the same manner, excessively taxing your tendons.

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