by: bsf100
Total views: 1
Word Count: 640

You may know someone who has been of victim of it. You may have had it yourself. In fact many athletes at sometime during their careers suffer from this dreaded problem. What we are talking about is the itis! Itis = Inflammation That is: tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis or a host of other members of the itis family. Where there is itis there is inflammation. The members of the itis family are named after the involved tissue. Let's look at a couple of members of the itis family in detail. Tendonitis Tendonitis is an inflammation of tendons. Tendons connect your muscles to your bones. Tendons do not have a very good blood supply so when injured they do not heal very well. Tendons can take a lot of pulling force. If you were to pull on a tendon in a straight line the muscle would become injured before the tendon. The problem with tendons is that they do not take forces at angles very well. Your body has many small bony "pulleys" that tendons run over. These pulleys produce angular forces on tendons. It is these angular forces that can produce tendonitis. Tendonitis occurs from too much force going through a muscle-tendon system. There are two ways this can happen. A large force over a short period of time or smaller forces over longer periods of time can result in tendonitis. Tendonitis can develop in any tendon but some tendons are more prone to tendonitis. One such site is in the wrist. Repetitive gripping or keyboarding can cause tendonitis that leads to carpal tunnel syndrom. Another site is at the Achilles tendon in the back of the lower leg. Again, overuse can be the main cause of achilles tendonitis. I have seen a good deal of such cases in dancers and runners. Bursitis Bursitis is another member of the itis family. Bursa are small fluid-filled sacs located around joints to reduce friction. These can also become inflamed. Many times I see tendonitis and bursitis together. Avoiding Tendonitis and Bursitis Atheletes can avoid tendonitis and bursitis by following a few easy guidelines. First of all, always warm up before you exercise. Remember those tendons do not have a very good blood supply. Warming up increases the blood supply to muscles and tendons. Reducing friction from footwear will help decrease the angular forces. Be careful not to over train. Tired, stiff and sore muscles contribute to tendonitis. Stretching your calf muscle before you work out will also help to reduce achilles tendonitis. Avoiding Tendonitis and Bursitis 1. Always warm-up properly. 2. Reduce friction in footwear by using pads, lamb's wool and properly fitting footwear. 3. Watch for signs of overtraining such as fatigue, muscle and joint soreness. 4. Stretch the calf muscle when not in your footwear. Tendonitis and bursitis are both treated by reducing inflammation and reducing the force through the tendon. Sometimes physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound are used to help the tendon heal. Tendonitis also responds well to stretching of the muscle connected to the tendon. Usually anti-inflammatory medications are recommended. I prefer to use natural anti-inflammatories such as herbal bioflavinoids as there are virtually no side-effects. Treatment 1. Reduce force through tendon by modifying activities. 2. Reduce inflammation with anti-inflammatory substances. 3. Stretch the muscle connected to the tendon. 4. Get professional help early. My advice to anyone who may think they have tendonitis or any other member of the itis family is to catch it early under the guidance of a health care professional. If caught early these problems heal much faster, better and are much less likely to occur.

About the Author

Dr. Bruce Forciea is an author, educator and chiropractor. His new book "Unlocking the Healing Code" presents a new paradigm for healing. His site: http://www.informationalhealing.com contains more information, free newsletter, free guided imagery download and New Age music downloads.

---

View PDF | Print View

---

Rating: Not yet rated

--Choose-- 0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.
Next Article - Can Too Much Stretching Cause Low Back Pain?
Previous Article - Antibiotic Resistant Disease SuperBug Killing Both Humans and Animals

More Related Articles In This Category

1: Gastric Bypass Surgeries and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
2: Short Term Relief Treatments For Arthritis
3: Several Helpful Tips For Anxiety Relief
4: Exercise For People With Arthritis
5: Human Growth Hormones (HGH) : Pros And Cons You Should Know
6: The Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders
7: Is Bruxism Bad For Small Children?
8: IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms and Causes
9: The Causes of Panic Attacks
10: Natural Health Care For Your Arthritis
11: Suffering from Constipation? 5 Helpful Tips for the Treatment and
12: The Forms Of Insomnia Relief
13: How To Cope With Pagets Arthritis Disease
14: Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Suffers
15: The Real Causes of Upper Back Pain
16: Arthritis Affects Millions Of People
17: Do Mouth Guards Cure Bruxism?
18: Heart Disease - Diet and Exercise to Live Longer
19: Lyme Disease: A National Health Crisis
20: The Rapidly Increasing Ashtma Problem
21: Heart Disease and Associated Problems
22: Several Natural Treatments For Insomnia
23: Important Sexual Health Facts That Everyone Should Know
24: Is There A Cure For Teeth Grinding?
25: My First Panic Attack : A Memorable Experience!

---

For WebMasters

Link This Article - HTML Code -

<a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/diseases-and-conditions/dealing-with-itis-inflammation.html" target=_blank>Dealing with "itis" (Inflammation)</a>

Link This Article - BBcode -

[url=http://americanahost.com/articles/health/diseases-and-conditions/dealing-with-itis-inflammation.html]Dealing with "itis" (Inflammation)[/url]

Copy This HTML Code To Put This Article In Your Web Site.

<h1>Dealing with "itis" (Inflammation)</h1><br><br> <br><br> You may know someone who has been of victim of it. You may have had it yourself. In fact many athletes at sometime during their careers suffer from this dreaded problem. What we are talking about is the itis! Itis = Inflammation That is: tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis or a host of other members of the itis family. Where there is itis there is inflammation. The members of the itis family are named after the involved tissue. Let's look at a couple of members of the itis family in detail. Tendonitis Tendonitis is an inflammation of tendons. Tendons connect your muscles to your bones. Tendons do not have a very good blood supply so when injured they do not heal very well. Tendons can take a lot of pulling force. If you were to pull on a tendon in a straight line the muscle would become injured before the tendon. The problem with tendons is that they do not take forces at angles very well. Your body has many small bony "pulleys" that tendons run over. These pulleys produce angular forces on tendons. It is these angular forces that can produce tendonitis. Tendonitis occurs from too much force going through a muscle-tendon system. There are two ways this can happen. A large force over a short period of time or smaller forces over longer periods of time can result in tendonitis. Tendonitis can develop in any tendon but some tendons are more prone to tendonitis. One such site is in the wrist. Repetitive gripping or keyboarding can cause tendonitis that leads to carpal tunnel syndrom. Another site is at the Achilles tendon in the back of the lower leg. Again, overuse can be the main cause of achilles tendonitis. I have seen a good deal of such cases in dancers and runners. Bursitis Bursitis is another member of the itis family. Bursa are small fluid-filled sacs located around joints to reduce friction. These can also become inflamed. Many times I see tendonitis and bursitis together. Avoiding Tendonitis and Bursitis Atheletes can avoid tendonitis and bursitis by following a few easy guidelines. First of all, always warm up before you exercise. Remember those tendons do not have a very good blood supply. Warming up increases the blood supply to muscles and tendons. Reducing friction from footwear will help decrease the angular forces. Be careful not to over train. Tired, stiff and sore muscles contribute to tendonitis. Stretching your calf muscle before you work out will also help to reduce achilles tendonitis. Avoiding Tendonitis and Bursitis 1. Always warm-up properly. 2. Reduce friction in footwear by using pads, lamb's wool and properly fitting footwear. 3. Watch for signs of overtraining such as fatigue, muscle and joint soreness. 4. Stretch the calf muscle when not in your footwear. Tendonitis and bursitis are both treated by reducing inflammation and reducing the force through the tendon. Sometimes physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound are used to help the tendon heal. Tendonitis also responds well to stretching of the muscle connected to the tendon. Usually anti-inflammatory medications are recommended. I prefer to use natural anti-inflammatories such as herbal bioflavinoids as there are virtually no side-effects. Treatment 1. Reduce force through tendon by modifying activities. 2. Reduce inflammation with anti-inflammatory substances. 3. Stretch the muscle connected to the tendon. 4. Get professional help early. My advice to anyone who may think they have tendonitis or any other member of the itis family is to catch it early under the guidance of a health care professional. If caught early these problems heal much faster, better and are much less likely to occur.<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> Dr. Bruce Forciea is an author, educator and chiropractor. His new book "Unlocking the Healing Code" presents a new paradigm for healing. His site: http://www.informationalhealing.com contains more information, free newsletter, free guided imagery download and New Age music downloads.<br><br> Keywords: <b>tendonitis, inflammation, achilles, physical therapy,</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/diseases-and-conditions/dealing-with-itis-inflammation.html" target=_blank>Dealing with "itis" (Inflammation)</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/diseases-and-conditions/">Diseases and Conditions</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/bsf100-75.html">bsf100</a>

---

Article URL : Dealing with "itis" (Inflammation)
Article Category : Diseases and Conditions
Article Author : bsf100