Tendonitis Treatment in Kansas City

Tendonitis occurs when tendons—fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone—become irritated or inflamed.

This inflammation often leads to pain and swelling in the area. While common for athletes, tendonitis can happen to anyone.

With over 60 highly trained providers across the metro, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance specializes in tendonitis treatments for patients of all ages.

Tendonitis pain typically originates at the inflamed tendon itself. While you may not realize you have tendonitis until diagnosis, you will probably notice changes in how your body feels.

If you suspect you have tendonitis, it is important you schedule an appointment as soon as possible. That way, we can assess the issue and determine the best course of action moving forward.

Often, our physicians can diagnose tendonitis through a physical examination alone. However, if we require more information or want to rule out other underlying conditions, we may order an X-ray or other imaging.

Prior to your initial visit, we will ask that you fill out intake information in our patient portal.

Although you may not be able to completely prevent tendonitis, there are ways to greatly reduce your chances of developing the condition. The moment you notice discomfort with activity, taking a short break, stretching the affected area, or changing positions may help.

The idea is to give your tendons a chance to rest if they have experienced constant strain. For athletes, cross-training can help ease stress by alternating different activities. For example, instead of running every day, you could alternate days between running and lower impact exercise. Even while performing your regular sport, be sure to focus on your form and technique. In doing so, you can optimize your movement patterns.

If you work a physically repetitive job, practice ergonomics in the workplace. Assess where you work and determine how you can adjust your space to decrease mechanical stress. This may include switching chairs, getting an ergonomic keyboard, alternating between sitting and standing, or adjusting your body position while performing your work tasks.

Regardless of who you are, stretching and strengthening your muscles can help prevent tendonitis. Tight tendons and muscles may be more likely to become damaged. In addition, failure to strengthen your muscles may reduce their ability to withstand stress.