My job consists of constantly walking and my Tendonitis is killing me causing numerous aches and pains.

Treatment for tendonitis:

Specific treatment for tendonitis will be determined by your physician based on:

1. your age, overall health, and medical history

2. extent of the condition

3. your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies

4. expectation for the course of the disease

5. specific organs that are affected

6. your opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

1. activity modification

2. splinting or immobilization

3. steroid injections

4. anti-inflammatory medications

5. surgery The first step in treating tendonitis is to stop the activity that caused the injury. If you catch the injury early, at stage 1, a reduction in the activity may be sufficient. If the injury is in grade 2, 3 or 4, you should completely stop the activity.

Cold therapy is the second step of treatment. If you are continuing the activity, be sure to ice the area immediately after exercise. You should apply ice to the area 4 to 5 times a day for 10 to 15 minutes. One good alternative to ice is to use a bag of frozen peas or corn. The bag of vegetables can be refrozen and used over and over again. The cold treatment will decrease inflammation and pain.

After the inflammation and pain has been eliminated you should begin rehabilitation. Gently stretch the affected area 4 to 5 times a day. Keep this up until you have a full pain free range of motion restored.