Forearm Tendinitis Treatment
Tendons join muscles with bone, and tendinitis results when these fibers become inflamed due to repetitive motion, injury or poor form during physical activity. Treatments aim to relieve inflammation and promote healing. In most cases, conservative measures work, though surgery is sometimes required.
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Protecting Damaged Tissue
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You may have to restrict movement of your forearm with a splint or similar device to rest it sufficiently. After resting your arm for a few days, the Mayo Clinic recommends gently stretching and moving the affected area, as well as wrapping the arm in an ACE bandage.
Medications
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Use anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen or indocin, which is only available by prescription. if those are not strong enough, a doctor can inject steroid or lidocaine directly into the tendon.
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Physical Medicine
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Ice, contrast hydrotherapy and castor oil packs can reduce pain and swelling: Apply ice for up to 20 minutes; soak your arm in hot water for three minutes and cold for 30 seconds, then alternate for several repetitions.; put castor oil on a clean cloth and wrap in plastic, then place it to your arm and apply a heat source at a low setting for 30 to 60 minutes.
Natural Supplements
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The University of Maryland Medical Center lists the following supplements for their tissue-healing and/or anti-inflammatory properties: vitamins A,C and E, calcium, magnesium, bromelain, curcumin, white willow bark and licorice. It is always best to talk to your doctor before using any natural treatments.
Pain Relief Treatments
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Acupuncture, electrical stimulation, ultrasonography (high frequency sound that makes heat), massage and chiropractic care might be beneficial for treating tendinitis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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