Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Tendinitis refers to inflammation and irritation of a tendon, which is the thick fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons are comprised of small fibers of collagen that gradually merge together into a larger tendon unit. Inflammation makes these fibers slide unevenly against each other instead of gliding smoothly. This causes pain and discomfort, …