People suffering from tendons degeneration or tendons having small tears or disorganized collagen fibers are referred to as suffering from tendinosis. This is most commonly prevalent in the shoulder, elbow, hip, Achilles heel, and knee tendons. The hardening, scarring, and thickening of the tendons generally lead to tendinosis causing severe loss of flexibility in the joint. A patient suffering from this ailment will experience the following symptoms:
Overuse of the tendons, physical trauma due to sports injury or fall is primarily responsible for the ailment. Athletes and professions that require people to put repeated stress on the tendons are prone to this disorder. Older generation suffers mostly from tendon problems due to the inflexibility of the joints due to age. Arthritis patients are also prone to ailment.
Tendinosis must be attended promptly to have a full recovery within 3-4 months depending on the condition whether chronic or not. The prompt and efficient treatment administered by the professionals at Performance Chiropractic is crucial for speedy recovery and improvement in the long-term bright outlook for this condition.