An estimated 70,000 individuals miss work annually due to the most common repetitive strain injury, tendinitis. It is also one of the most common sports injuries. The swelling and discomfort that is created by tendonitis impact your daily activities and reduce the quality of your life. There are innovative options for treating tendonitis that can help improve the condition and strengthen the affected area.
🤔 Exactly What is Tendonitis?
The joints in your body consist of bone and muscles. The tendons are soft tissues that connect muscles to bones. Without the tendons, the joint would not bend, and you couldn’t move; essentially, you would be a puddle of skin, blood, bone and muscle.
When a joint is inflamed, painful, and weakened, you have tendonitis. You can have tendonitis in any joint of your body. The arms, legs, and the Achilles tendon at the back of your heel are the most common places for tendonitis because they are used more than other joints. Repetitive movements are the largest cause of tendonitis.
You have probably heard these terms often,but weren’t sure what they refer to. All of them are cases of tendonitis, but the affected sites are different.
- Tennis or golf elbow (elbow tendonitis)
- Jumper’s knee (patellar or kneecap tendonitis)
- Supraspinatus or rotator cuffitis (shoulder tendonitis)
- Achilles tendinopathy or tendinosis (heel tendinitis)
You can also have tendonitis of the wrist, hamstring, or hip. Tendonitis refers to an acute injury, meaning it is a short-term condition. Untreated tendonitis can develop into a long-term or chronic condition, known as tendinosis.
You can develop tendonitis at any age, especially if you participate in sports. But it also happens as you age because the muscles and tendons are generally used less. You have probably heard someone say, “I have been making wooden trains for years, I don’t know why I have a sore shoulder now.” It is the repetitive motion of making the trains that causes acute tendonitis.
🔍 Tendonitis Symptoms
- Incessant, local joint pain
- Decreased grasp and strength
- Stiff joints with painful movement
- Relief of pain at rest, with recurring pain on use of the joint
- The tendon becomes swollen or thicker
⚠️ Tendonitis Causes
Because tendonitis can be caused by overusing the joint, people associate it with sports injuries. While this is true, it can also apply to someone who works in a factory using the same joints and muscles most of the week. Repetitive motion can cause tendonitis.
Age is also a factor and a major cause of tendonitis because tendons lose flexibility over time. This leaves the joint and tendons susceptible to tendonitis. Once an individual reaches the age of 40, they are at a higher risk of developing tendonitis.
💊 Current Treatment Options for Tendonitis
🛌 RICE: Rest the affected area. Apply Ice for 20 minutes to the area to reduce swelling. Apply an ace wrap or a Compression wrap to reduce swelling and support the joint. Elevate the joint above the level of the heart to maintain blood flow to the area, which helps reduce swelling.
💊 NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs like Motrin or ibuprofen for inflammation and accompanying pain.
💉 Corticosteroids: Meds that can be injected into the area or body to reduce inflammation and help decrease the discomfort, such as Betamethasone, Methylprednisolone, and hydrocortisone, more so than oral medication.
💪 Physical Therapy: Range of motion exercises are done to increase flexibility and strengthen the tendons and joints.
🩺 Surgical Intervention: In the most severe and chronic cases, surgical intervention is needed. You can expect a recovery time of 6-8 weeks, which is dependent on the severity of your tendonitis. Surgery is the last option due to how invasive it is and the long recovery period.
🧬 Using Stem Cells for Tendonitis
While current treatment options help most individuals, some remain ineffective for others. The problem with current therapies is that they do not treat tendonitis at the cellular level. For complete relief of symptoms, stem cell therapy for tendonitis is recommended. Stem cells are a complementary treatment, meaning they should be used with your current tendonitis regimen.
We use mesenchymal stem cells harvested from Wharton’s Jelly at Stem Life Clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico. Our experts treat tendonitis at its root. The stem cells are infused via IV over 2 hours.
✨ Benefits of Stem Cells for Treating Tendonitis
Stem cells do not require any surgical intervention, so your recovery is quicker. After the stem cell solution is infused, the stem cells infiltrate the injured area at the cellular level. The stem cells rejuvenate the cells in the affected area, then regenerate, growing healthier cells. They also increase blood flow to the area, which alleviates swelling. Inflammation is reduced, and pain is relieved. Unlike traditional therapies, stem cells continue to work for months to years after the initial treatment! No other treatment options can do that.
Most individuals who undergo stem cell therapy for tendonitis take little to no pain medication, no longer needing oral and/or injectable steroids. The joint that was affected is much stronger due to the newly generated stem cells.
Stem cells are an innovative treatment option when used in conjunction with your current tendonitis regimen. Stem cell treatments for tendonitis reduce the pain and inflammation that make your daily activities so difficult.
Are you looking to improve your quality of life with an innovative treatment option for tendonitis? Stem cell therapy could be what you are looking for. Our staff at the Stem Life Clinic are bilingual and eager to assist you with all aspects of your treatment, from paperwork to greeting you at the airport and helping you settle into your hotel accommodation. Our Stem Life Clinic is dedicated to providing patients with the same high-quality stem cells offered in the US and Canada, but at a significantly discounted rate, making them accessible to everyone.
All improvements start with a virtual consultation to ensure stem cells are a viable treatment option for you. Contact us to schedule your consultation today.
