Tendonitis Treatment

Tendonitis treatment involves a lot of rest and patients who are recovering from it must avoid putting stress and pressure on the affected joint. Slow and gentle movements could be done after some time to avoid stiffness. In order for the joint to attain an uninterrupted healing process, using a splint, sling, crutch or cane may be recommended.
Ice application as a form of tendonitis treatment helps reduce swelling and pain. Ice cubes can be applied for three to five minutes in order to control the inflammation.
Compressing the affected joint protects it from further wear and tear since it holds it still in one place. As such, this will help keep the swelling down. Elastic bandages could be used for this type of tendonitis treatment. Elevation of the affected area above heart level also helps decrease swelling.
Medications to ease the pain come in the form of nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs that should not be used for more than seven to ten days without physician recommendation and prescription. Cortisone injections are done sometimes to reduce swelling and pain but too much of this weakens and can rapture the tendon. Physical therapy is recommended to strengthen the tendons and surrounding muscles, which is very effective in preventing more injury.