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Patient holding thier elbow due to pain often caused by tendonitis and overuse/repetitive movements in their job or sports.

Through diligent practice, we provide Calgary, AB with quality chiropractic services, helping the community get back to pain-free health. With a focus on quality service and the scientific approach, Associate Chiropractic Clinic offers wide-ranging therapy options at affordable rates. Research has shown that chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy may be helpful for a wide variety of conditions:

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM TENDONITIS PAIN?

Patient holding the later elbow in pain due to tendonitis and inflammation. Treatment is required or symptoms and tissue may worsen.
Tendonitis is a common condition characterized by the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is the thick fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone. It often occurs due to repetitive motion, overuse, or injury, leading to pain, swelling, and limited movement in the affected area. Common sites for tendonitis include the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels. Treatment typically involves rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy to promote healing and restore function.

The most common types include Achilles tendonitis, which affects the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel; patellar tendonitis, often seen in athletes as "jumper's knee"; and rotator cuff tendonitis (shoulder), which impacts the shoulder. Other forms include tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis), both affecting the elbow joint. Recognizing the symptoms early can lead to effective treatment and a quicker recovery.
What leads to Tendonitis?
Tendonitis is caused by injuries to the tendons, muscles, or nerves due to the repetitive use of body parts or excessive stress on them. This can affect areas such as the fingers, elbows, forearms, knees,, hands, or wrists. Engaging in repetitive activities, improper form during a repetitive sport (golf or tennis), whether it's playing an instrument or typing on a computer, can result in repetitive strain injuries if done excessively. While the damage is typically not permanent, it can be quite painful and disruptive to daily life. At Associate Chiropractic Clinic, our doctors specialize in treating various soft injuries and are here to assist with RSI and Tendonitis pain.

 
Symptoms of Tendonitis & Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)
  • Pain and Tenderness
  • Weakness
  • Stiffness
  • Tingling, numbness, or pins-and-needles
  • Muscle cramps
  • Swelling
  • Pain, which may feel like aching, burning, or throbbing
  • Sensitivity to cold or heat
Top Causes of Elbow Pain/Tendonitis 
Despite our awareness of tennis and golfer’s elbow, these conditions are surprisingly uncommon, with only 1 – 3% of adults receiving these diagnoses each year. Most sufferers are between 30 and 50 years of age.
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Elbow tendonitis is a repetitive use injury typically caused by gripping objects using the thumb and first two fingers. Hence the names tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) come from the way you hold a racquet or club. 
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The repetitive motions stress your tissues and cause elbow tendons to become irritated and inflamed. Tiny tears in these tendons can also occur.
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Athletes are more likely to get elbow tendonitis as a type of sports injury. Individuals with careers or hobbies involving repetitive movements are disproportionately affected as well: 
  • Butchers
  • Painters
  • Carpenters
  • Plumbers 
  • Those frequently using a computer mouse
  • Weight lifters 
Poor form makes injury more likely. See a sports medicine doctor to correct your technique and avoid reinjury. 
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Pre-existing injuries or chronic issues in the elbow can also lead to tendonitis, including dislocation, sprain, arthritis, or elbow bursitis. 
When to see a chiropractor for Tendonitis pain?
​Chiropractic care is a great option for any muscle and tendon pain that is not an emergency. Our doctors at Associate Chiropractic Clinic are highly trained and can treat tendonitis pain by diagnosing the exact problem, relieving pain and stiffness, and restoring mobility. There are many chiropractic care options that leave patients experiencing tendonitis pain feeling much better and with a greater range of motion in their arms.
 
Six Symptoms of Tendonitis 
If you’re suffering from tendonitis, you will likely have some or all of the following symptoms:
  • Pain and tenderness in your the joint, often centered around where the tendons of the forearm attach
  • A burning sensation in the painful area 
  • Stiffness in the joint, often worse in the morning or at night
  • Pain when using your hand or arm, impacting your ability to grip or lift items
  • Pain in your ankle or heal, impacting your ability to walk or run
  • Reduced range of motion in the affected joint
  • Tingling in the hand or arm or feet
 
Even though the offending issue may be in the elbow, the pain may actually be worse when you’re using your hands. Because your muscles, tendons, and nerves like the ulnar nerve run through your arm, the pain can extend into your arm, wrist, and hand. It can be difficult to shake hands, grip everyday objects (like a coffee cup or doorknob), or lift things.

How can a chiropractor help with arm pain?
A good chiropractor is no stranger to treating tendonitis pain and will be able to expertly diagnose your arm pain with orthopedic tests, examinations, x-rays, ultrasounds, and MRI scans if needed. Then, once the cause of the problem is diagnosed, your chiropractor will select the right treatment method.

It bears repeating: Any arm pain that is related to a potentially life-threatening emergency, like a heart attack, should be handled by emergency services. Also, a broken arm should be fixed immediately at a hospital or specialist. However, whether you are recovering from an injury like a car accident, or experience any non-threatening arm pain that is not life-threatening, you can seek out our doctors at Associate Chiropractic Clinic.
Chiropractic care uses a variety of treatment options that target specific causes of patients’ tendonitis. Common chiropractic treatments once or twice a week for a few weeks include manual manipulation, massage therapy, Active Muscle Release techniques, Graston therapy, and exercises to restore strength:

Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments can be used along the neck, back, and spine and the effected joint. They properly align the vertebrae in your spine and restore joint motion, which can help to reduce joint stiffness and pain. Improper alignment, specifically in the neck and upper back, can put added stress and pressure on the elbow and the nerves around the shoulder. Similarly improper alignment in the low back and hips, can put stress or pressure on the knees and ankles, and achilles. Realignment from manipulation can reduce and remove stress and pressure and can result in immediate relief from pain and stiffness.

Active Muscle release
This therapy relaxes tight muscles and releases the fascia over the muscle, allowing the effected joint to move better resulting in pain relief. It also promotes the flow of blood to the region thus aiding in tissue healing.

Massage therapy
Massage therapy helps to increase blood flow and oxygen to the muscles while also stretching and relaxing the muscles. This can result in pain relief and help your muscles to heal themselves.

Graston technique
If your tendonitis is a result of tearing and scarring, then this technique may be used. It uses a chiropractic tool to break up scar tissue and increase the range of motion in the effected joint as well as increase blood flow to improve healing and outcomes.

Ultrasound
Ultrasound treatment promotes blood flow and healing of the joint while reducing inflammation.
Medial elbow pain also known as golfers elbow is an overuse and repetitive injury. Chiropractic adjustments and Active Release may help fix the cause of this pain.
Treatment of Tendonitis
​Chiropractic Services
Our Chiropractors at Associate Chiropractic Clinic are highly trained in diagnosing and treating Tendonitis issues. We can help ease your tendonitis pain naturally typically once or twice per week for a few weeks while the tissue heals by using the following techniques:
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  • Spinal manipulation: Adjustment is made to the spine and elbow joint using a wide range of motion and applying force to the joints and muscles thus restoring proper motion.
  • Flexion-distraction: Spinal decompression to treat disc and joint disorders in the cervical spine.
  • Soft tissue release techniques: Utilizes precise pressure combined with stretching to release tight muscles, restore joint motion, and decrease pain and promote blood flow required in healing.
  • Exercise and stretches: muscles are stretched to relieve pain and improve spine mobility.

 

Seek Tendonitis Relief at Associate Chiropractic Clinic

Tendonitis, if left untreated, can have long-term consequences. We at Associate Chiropractic Clinic can provide the best possible care and customized treatment for your unique needs.

Whether your tendonitis pain is work-related, a result of an auto injury, or some other reason, our experienced doctors can diagnose your condition to discuss your back pain treatment options. The right treatment can provide immediate pain relief, and help to prevent it from becoming chronic.

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