Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis

The localized therapeutic massage is essentially a localized massage, with the objective of the gradual recovery of the affected area, relieves pain resulting from stress, muscle contractures, inflammation, pain due to posture or repetitive strain, should be performed frequently to obtain better results.

This massage is performed with oils and during the massage the therapist works with special attention to the most problematic areas. They work mainly with pressure, friction and manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues with the fingers and hands. As a result, an intense relaxation effect and general physical well-being is obtained. The massage therapist is properly trained to perform a diagnosis before starting the massage to ensure your safety and satisfaction, the pressure and techniques used are chosen and adapted to each patient.

Massage therapy can be performed at any age and even in several clinical situations, after all it is considered part of preventive medicine.

These treatments are mainly indicated for tendinitis, low back pain, back pain, cervicalgia, sciatica, and plantar fascitis.

In these situations, an initial diagnostic and treatment appointment is made where the number of sessions to be held is defined, and where the treatment to be carried out will be explained in detail.

Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis:

Tendonitis is inflammation of one or more tendons, that is, the fibrous structures that connect muscles to bones and serve to transmit the force of muscle contraction needed to move a particular part of the body.

Tenosynovitis is tendonitis accompanied by inflammation of the protective covering over the tendon (tendon sheath).

The main manifestations of tendonitis are pain, local swelling, and difficulty or inability to perform certain movements.

Tendonitis can arise from wear and tear and weakening of the tendons (Tendinopathy) as well as from repetitive and excessive use of the joints.

It can occur in people of all ages, most frequently involving the tendons of the shoulders, elbows, hands and wrists, ankles, and feet. In general, it is usually temporary, but if not treated properly, it can become chronic and disable the individual from performing activities that require the involvement of the diseased tendon.

Tendonitis tends to develop in the following tendons:

– Tendons of the shoulder (Rotator cuff).
– The tendon over the biceps in the arm (Biceps Tendon).
– Tendons near the hip bone (Trochanter). Commonly referred to as Trochanteric Bursitis.
– The Popliteus tendon, which runs along the side of the knee.
– The calcaneal tendon in the heel ( Calcaneal Tendonitis).
– The flexor tendons that close the fingers (Trigger Finger).
– The two tendons that pull the thumb away from the hand (Quervain’s Syndrome).

BENEFITS:
– Increases lymphatic drainage and improves blood circulation;
– Relaxes the muscles,
– Improves range of motion;
– Improves mobility;
– Increases flexibility;
– Increases the production of endorphins that work as the body’s natural painkiller;
– Decrease pain, edema in a certain area/extremity, stress indexes, increasing the sense of well-being;
– Increases the production of oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin that enhance the feeling of well-being and pleasure;
– Increases blood circulation;
– Increases the quality of sleep;
– Reduces tendon inflammation;
– Attenuates the pain associated with contractures and tendonitis;
– Reduces fatigue and tiredness.

Duration of the session: 45 minutes