Can knee tendinitis heal on its own?

Knee tendonitis not only causes pain in the knee area and affects normal walking, but this pain also has a bad impact on people's emotions. It is not easy to completely cure tendonitis. First of all, you should pay attention to your diet and eat more nutritious and healthy food. In addition, the muscles of your knee joints should get sufficient rest and relaxation. In addition, you can take Chinese medicine for treatment. If you persist, there will be great improvement over time.

1. How to treat tendinitis: Chinese medicine fumigation treatment

Qianghuo, Fangfeng, Achyranthes bidentata, Millettia reticulata, Sesamum indica, Cistanche deserticola, Qiannianjian, Xungufeng, etc.

Put the above medicines in a pot and use half water and half vinegar as the ingredients for boiling. Soak the Chinese medicine in the water-vinegar mixture for about 30 minutes, then start boiling. Place the painful area about 50 cm above the pot, and let the steam continue to fumigate the affected area.

Place a cloth bag on top to prevent steam from leaking out, but be careful to release the bag a little when it overheats to avoid burns. Generally take one dose per day, each time for 1 hour.

2. How to treat tendonitis: tendon massage

First, use the kneading method to knead the upper part of the spine, shoulders, and upper arms from top to bottom to loosen the tendons. Then focus on the area above the Gang and shoulders, and massage from top to bottom to relax the muscles and promote blood circulation. Then move and press the area above the spine and shoulders to straighten out the tendons. Finally, use the rotational shaking method to rotate the shoulder and abduct it as much as possible. The muscle massage techniques for subacromial bursitis, long head of biceps tenosynovitis and coracohumeral impingement are roughly similar, but the emphasis is on different massage areas.

3. How to treat tendinitis: conventional treatment

Conventional treatment For emergency treatment of tendinitis, doctors and physical therapists recommend the RICE method (rest, cool, heat, and elevation). Aspirin and ibuprofen can also be used to help reduce inflammation and pain. Ultrasound and sauna therapy relax muscles and tendons, improve circulation, and promote healing. Occasionally, corticosteroids are used.

4. How to treat tendinitis: surgical treatment

Treatment: For some patients, especially when adhesions occur, if the above treatments are ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered. The narrow tendon sheath is cut longitudinally and a small strip of the tendon sheath is removed, thereby eliminating the source of pain.

5. How to treat tendinitis: home treatment

Use RICE therapy. The main thing about rest is to remember not to use the injured joints, especially not to do actions that may cause joint damage. If you don't have ice packs on hand, use bags of frozen vegetables instead. It is best to wrap the injured area with a sports bandage, but not too tight to avoid causing pain. Elevation reduces blood pressure in the injured area by placing the ankle on a bench or raising the elbow on the back of a chair.

What should you pay attention to when you have tendonitis?

1. Let your muscles rest, but avoid resting for too long to prevent muscle atrophy.

2. If tendonitis is caused by exercise, changing the sport is a possible method to consider.

3. Taking a massage bath can help raise body temperature and promote blood circulation.

4. If tendonitis occurs in the knee area, you can apply a warm and wet towel for hot compress.

5. Stretch your muscles more often in daily life and before exercise.

6. Wearing wrist guards or knee pads can strengthen muscles and tendons.

7. Use ice cubes to reduce swelling and relieve pain, but it is not suitable for people with heart disease, diabetes or vascular problems.

8. Elevating the affected area can control swelling.

9. Taking non-steroidal painkillers can reduce inflammation and swelling.

10. Exercise can strengthen muscles.

11. Taking a short break is the best way to relieve muscle tension.