Tendinitis
Request an online visit for Tendinitis. A licensed provider reviews your case and prescribes treatment when appropriate.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026
About Tendinitis
Tendinitis (more accurately tendinopathy in chronic cases) is overuse-related injury and degeneration of a tendon, commonly involving the shoulder rotator cuff, elbow (lateral or medial epicondylitis), wrist, hip, knee, or Achilles tendon. Pain worsens with use of the affected tendon and may persist for weeks to months. Initial management includes relative rest, ice, NSAIDs, and progressive eccentric loading exercises guided by physical therapy. Imaging is reserved for atypical presentations or suspected tears; corticosteroid injections offer short-term relief but are used selectively.
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