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Answer From Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. Tendons are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bone. Tendinitis usually occurs when repetitive motions, stress or repeat injuries irritate a tendon over time. Commonly affected joints include the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels. If you experience a sudden injury to a tendon, ice can reduce pain and swelling. Ice the area for 15 to 20 minutes every 4 to 6 hours - and put a towel or cloth between the ice pack and your skin. Heat may be more helpful for chronic tendon pain, often called tendinopathy or tendinosis. Heat can increase blood flow, which may help promote healing of the tendon. Heat also relaxes muscles, which can relieve pain. With Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox
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Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry ShareTweet Dec. 04, 2021 Show references Goldman L, et al., eds. Bursitis, tendinitis and other periarticular disorders. In: Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 26, 2021. Scott A, et al. Overview of the management of overuse (persistent) tendinopathy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 26, 2021. Tendinitis and tenosynovitis. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa,-muscle,-and-tendon-disorders/tendinitis-and-tenosynovitis?query=tendinitis. Accessed Oct. 26, 2021. Tendinitis. Arthritis Foundation. https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/tendinitis. Accessed Oct. 26, 2021. Tendinitis: In-depth. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/tendinitis/advanced. Accessed Oct. 26, 2021. Laskowski ER (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Oct. 26, 2021. See more Expert Answers Products and Services
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