Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon.
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Tendonitis is your body's way of telling you, "Enough! You're putting too much stress on this muscle and joint."
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If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal.
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When you sprain an ankle, 1 or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn.
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What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries.
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