Tendonitis is a painful condition in which the tissues that surround the muscles and the bones become inflamed either due to injury or overstretching of the tendons and by aggressive exercise which irritate the tendons and cause inflammation. Diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism also cause the tendons to become inflamed. Our physical movement such as walking, lifting or jumping is facilitated by the tendons which help relay the contracting force of the muscles which in turn move the bones and cause movement.
When the muscles contract the tendons glide in one smooth motion and pull the muscles without causing any friction. But if the tendon becomes inflamed its smooth and easy movement is lost and it jars at every move. There is swelling and redness and the joint too becomes tender and painful. The tendons in the ankles, hips, knees, wrists and shoulders are the most easily compromised tendons and they make movement very difficult and painful.
Best Home Remedies For Tendonitis
Ice
Ice reduces the swelling and brings relief in the pain immediately. Take an ice bag and fill it with ice cubes. Place the bag on the painful and tender area and leave it there for twenty minutes.
The chillness from the ice will numb the pain and the swelling will start abating instantly. Whenever, you feel the pain increasing, place the ice bag on the swollen tendon. You will get instant relief from the pain. You should take care to rest the swollen tendon as much as possible.
Ghee
Ghee is full of energy giving properties and has been used since time unknown for keeping the body strong and healthy and free from diseases and ailments. Ghee is also full of medicinal properties which are exploited to the full in ayurvedic medicine.
Ghee has the ability to repair and heal the damaged soft tissues around the muscles. It also reduces the swelling and pain and provides vital strength to the bones muscles and tendons. Massage the swollen area with some warm ghee. Allow the ghee to penetrate the skin as much as possible. Use the massage three times daily.
Mustard Oil
Mustard oil is widely used for cooking, pickling, massaging and for relieving pain and inflammation. It has a number of medicinal values which fight infection of all kinds and restore the body to health and fitness. Warm some mustard oil and massage the painful area with it for fifteen minutes.
The massage will stimulate the blood circulation and increase the flow of blood to the damages tissues. This will remove the stiffness and facilitate movement without jarring the tendon.
Turmeric
When one is wounded or injured or in extreme pain turmeric is the spice that presents itself as the most natural and effective cure. This spice has miraculous healing and curing powers which address almost all the diseases and ailments.
Heat a teaspoon of ghee. Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the ghee. Swallow this mixture with a glass of hot milk twice daily.
Eucalyptus Oil
Massage the inflamed and tender area with some eucalyptus oil two or three times daily. The anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties of eucalyptus oil will heal the irritated tendon very quickly.
