How do I treat tendinitis?

If you have tendonitis the best way to treat it is with rest and typically over the counter anti-inflammatory medications. Any type of activity which aggravates your tendonitis should be avoided until symptoms go away. By combining rest with anti-inflammatory medications most cases of tendonitis will go away. If your symptoms do not go down within a few weeks or get worse consult a physician or some other qualified medical professional.

Tendinitis is best treated by applying ice to the area for a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes several times a day.  You may also want to take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen as long as you do not have any health issues or drug interractions that contraindicate the use of anti-inflammatories.  You should abstain from the activity that caused the injury until it heals whenever possible.  If pain persists for more than a couple of days, you will want to consult your physician if you haven't already.

Once your injury has healed there are strengthening exercises you can perform to help prevent a recurrence.  The exercise performed varies depending upon the area afflicted.  Flexibility training is key in preventing future injury.