TENOSYNOVITIS
Tenosynovitis usually occurs at the wrist or ankle. The
gliding surfaces of the tendon within the tendon sheath become
inflamed. The sheath becomes roughened and inflamed from
overuse. Any activity which uses that particular muscle will
cause pain because the tendon has to move through the sheath.
The body's response to injury is to increase the tension
in the connective tissue around the damaged part, like an
Elastoplast, hindering movement even further.
TREATMENT
Treatment by rest is only mildly effective because the original
problem is not addressed and when the activity is resumed
the problem recurs. Tablets may ease the pain but again not
the problem. Treatment with Connective Tissue
Manipulation reduces the tension in the connective tissue
in the area, improves the circulation and settles the inflammation.
This allows the tendon to slide more easily through the sheath
without pain. See Tendon injury
- see Connective Tissue Manipulation
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