Tendinitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, commonly affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist or heel. At AVK, we treat tendinitis through anti-inflammatory Marma therapy and herbal bandaging that promote natural healing of damaged tendon tissue.
Pain at the site of the tendon, worsening with movement
Swelling and tenderness
A grating sensation when moving the joint
Stiffness, especially in the morning
Reduced range of motion
Repetitive motions or overuse
Sports injuries
Age-related degeneration
Poor ergonomics at work
Sudden increase in physical activity
Tendinitis involves aggravated vata and pitta — vata causing degeneration and stiffness, pitta causing inflammation and pain. Treatment stimulates the marma points nearest the affected tendon, uses herbal bandaging to reduce inflammation, and strengthens snayu (tendon tissue) internally.
Every treatment plan is individualised after a thorough consultation. Below is the typical protocol.
Gentle stimulation of the marma points adjacent to the affected tendon to restore circulation and reduce muscular strain around the inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory herbal pastes and oils secured with therapeutic bandages to reduce swelling, relieve pain and support tendon repair.
Internal preparations with vata-pacifying, anti-inflammatory and tissue-strengthening herbs.
Activity modification, graded exercise reintroduction and nourishing diet for connective tissue recovery.