Tendonitis Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

Reduce inflammation, support natural healing, and prevent further injury or recurrence.

Rest the affected tendon for 2 to 3 days, avoiding movements that aggravate pain.· Avoid heavy lifting, strong gripping, or twisting actions that worsen symptoms.· Refrain from playing sports until the tendon has fully recovered.
Apply ice packs to the inflamed area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours to reduce swelling and pain.
Provide support to the tendon using an elastic bandage, tube bandage, or soft brace, ensuring it is snug but not tight. Remove before sleeping.
Warm up thoroughly before exercising and gently stretch afterwards to improve flexibility and prevent injury.
Wear supportive shoes or insoles for exercise and take regular breaks from repetitive activities to prevent overuse.
Avoid overexercising tired muscles and gradually introduce new sports or activities to allow the body to adapt.

ConsultPhysiotherapistSports Medicine Specialist

Medicinal Treatment

Alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and restore normal function through pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to manage pain and inflammation.
Topical anti-inflammatory gels (e.g., ibuprofen gel) applied directly to the skin over the affected area for localized pain relief.
Prescription-strength painkillers may be prescribed for more severe or persistent pain.
Corticosteroid injections into the tendon sheath can provide significant short-term pain relief and reduce inflammation, typically reserved for severe cases.
Physiotherapy to strengthen surrounding muscles, improve flexibility, correct movement patterns, and provide rehabilitation exercises.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerOrthopaedic SpecialistPhysiotherapist

Surgical Treatment

Restore tendon integrity and function in cases of severe damage, chronic pain, or tendon rupture that do not respond to non-surgical approaches.

Surgical debridement to remove damaged, degenerated, or inflamed tissue from around the tendon, often performed for chronic tendonitis that has not responded to conservative treatments.
Repair of a ruptured or severely torn tendon, which may involve reattaching the tendon to the bone or repairing the torn fibers.
Procedures to release pressure on the tendon or improve its gliding mechanism, such as tenosynovectomy (removal of inflamed tendon sheath).

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Lifestyle Modifications

Reduce inflammation, support natural healing, and prevent further injury or recurrence.

Rest the affected tendon for 2 to 3 days, avoiding movements that aggravate pain.· Avoid heavy lifting, strong gripping, or twisting actions that worsen symptoms.· Refrain from playing sports until the tendon has fully recovered.

Apply ice packs to the inflamed area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours to reduce swelling and pain.

Provide support to the tendon using an elastic bandage, tube bandage, or soft brace, ensuring it is snug but not tight. Remove before sleeping.

Warm up thoroughly before exercising and gently stretch afterwards to improve flexibility and prevent injury.

Wear supportive shoes or insoles for exercise and take regular breaks from repetitive activities to prevent overuse.

Avoid overexercising tired muscles and gradually introduce new sports or activities to allow the body to adapt.

ConsultPhysiotherapistSports Medicine Specialist

Medicinal Treatment

Alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and restore normal function through pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to manage pain and inflammation.

Topical anti-inflammatory gels (e.g., ibuprofen gel) applied directly to the skin over the affected area for localized pain relief.

Prescription-strength painkillers may be prescribed for more severe or persistent pain.

Corticosteroid injections into the tendon sheath can provide significant short-term pain relief and reduce inflammation, typically reserved for severe cases.

Physiotherapy to strengthen surrounding muscles, improve flexibility, correct movement patterns, and provide rehabilitation exercises.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerOrthopaedic SpecialistPhysiotherapist

Surgical Treatment

Restore tendon integrity and function in cases of severe damage, chronic pain, or tendon rupture that do not respond to non-surgical approaches.

Surgical debridement to remove damaged, degenerated, or inflamed tissue from around the tendon, often performed for chronic tendonitis that has not responded to conservative treatments.

Repair of a ruptured or severely torn tendon, which may involve reattaching the tendon to the bone or repairing the torn fibers.

Procedures to release pressure on the tendon or improve its gliding mechanism, such as tenosynovectomy (removal of inflamed tendon sheath).

ConsultOrthopaedic Surgeon

Tendonitis Treatment

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Tendonitis Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

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Surgical Options

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About This Disease