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Tendonitis is a common so-called “repetitive strain injury” that results from overuse of a tendon, which leads to inflammation. Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system combining conventional medical practices with specific osteopathic techniques in the treatment of tendonitis.
Chiropractic treatment can be an effective form of natural therapy for tendonitis, helping to heal and prevent re-injury of the tendons.
Recommended treatment includes tendon-strengthening herbs, adrenal and hormone tonics, allantoin-containing herbs that help speed healing for external application, and anti-inflammatory herbs used both internally and topically. Adjunct Therapy: hydrotherapy, warm ginger tea compresses.
Tendinitis is a condition caused by the tearing of tendon fibers and subsequent inflammation in the tendon. Tendons are the strong connective tissue that connect muscle to bone.When a muscle contractn....
Laser therapy has recently emerged as an effective treatment for tendinitis. Research suggests laser therapy can provide relief from pain and faster healing of tendinitis than conventional treatments.
Massage is a type of manual therapy that can help relieve the pain associated with tendinitis and improve overall function by manipulating the affected area to reduce excessive tension in the connective tissue and muscles, and promote healing.
Sprains are treated with rest, elevation of the affected joint and ice packs to reduce the swelling. Herbal anti-inflammatories, astringents, and trauma herbs can also help speed recovery.
Hand Reflexology is a secondary form of reflexology often used in conjunction with foot reflexology. By understanding the hand reflexology zones, you can learn to provide treatment to yourself and others for a variety of health conditions.
Teasel root is a traditional Chinese herb used to strengthen the bones, tendons, and ligaments and help relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain and knees and joint stiffness. The herb is said to increase blood flow to these areas and also help remove soreness and speed healing after an injury. Teasel root also is used traditionally to stop excessive uterine bleeding during or between menstrual flows, to calm a restless fetus, and stop bleeding during pregnancy. For this use, it is best to
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) are injuries to the soft tissue of the body caused by overuse or misuse. Laser therapy has emerged as an alternative method of treatment that may speed the healing of these injuries.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. Learn how to use acupressure to help relieve your back pain.
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of several structures of the elbow. These include muscles, tendons, bursa, periosteum, and epicondyle (bony projections on the outside and inside of the elbow, where me....
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.When excessive force is applied to a joint, the ligaments that hold the bones togeths....
Eucommmia bark is the gray, grooved bark of the tree , commonly called the hardy rubber tree or the gutta-percha tree. The Chinese name for eucommia bark is . This name refers to a Taoist monk who wak....
Acupuncture is a method of Oriental Medicine treatment that inserts needles into acupuncture points to alter our physiological functioning. This article will discuss the major categories of acupuncture points, as well as their selection for treatment.
Reflexology is based on zone therapy, and these zones possess referral areas. Referral areas are areas of the body that allow us to refer to one area of the body as an alternative area. For example, the arm to the leg, leg to arm, hand to foot, ankle to wrist, wrist to ankle, elbow to knee and knee to elbow. Therefore, we can treat one area to affect another area.
Because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity, devil's claw has had some success in the treatment of arthritis, as well as tendinitis and sprains. As a digestive stimulant, devil's claw is also a remedy for poor appetite and dyspepsia. The rhizome is also used for gout, lumbago, sciatica, muscle pain, and chronic itching of the skin. Devil's Claw has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Ortho-bionomy is a form of therapeutic bodywork, based on the principle that gentle and non-invasive body alignment has a positive influence on physical and emotional disorders.Ortho-bionomy was devee....
Shin splints can be defined as an inflammation of the tissues in the lower leg causing pain with exercise. The disorder is also referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome.Shin splints are an inflam)....
Arnica is mostly used for external purposes in the form of oil or diluted tincture (although it is used internally in homeopathic form) for bruises, muscle or tendon strains or sprains, and stubborn inflammation when the skin is not broken. The highly diluted tincture is also used as a gargle for sore throats. The homeopathic tablets are taken for shock or trauma to body tissues or after an accident. Further cautions: many people will develop irritation and inflammation using arnica on open wou