How To Treat Torn Tendons

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By Kenneth D Coppens
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Tendons are the fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones. A torn tendon can limit mobility and cause intense pain. Most injuries are a result of strenuous exercise or over stretching the tendon. Treating torn tendons correctly is crucial to the healing process.

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Things You'll Need:

Ice
Medication
Brace

Step 1

Take an anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen to help ease the pain and reduce swelling. Take one pill every six hours until the tendon has healed.
Step 2

Put a brace or elastic bandage on the injured tendon to reduce the amount of stress placed on it. The less stress that the tendon endures, the faster it will heal.
Step 3

Apply an ice pack to the injured tendon for 15 to 20 minutes, at least once every two hours. Ice will help reduce the amount of swelling. Place a towel between the ice pack and your skin so the cold will not be too harsh.
Step 4

Stretch the injured tendon very gently for five minutes every hour. This will help the tendon return to it's normal flexibility.