Tendon Injuries
Tendon Injuries and Tendinopathy Care in Grand Junction, CO
Tendon pain behaves differently from muscle pain. It responds to load, it warms up, and it usually needs a plan rather than rest alone.
Short answer
Tendon pain behaves differently from muscle pain. It responds to load, it warms up, and it usually needs a plan rather than rest alone.
Understanding
What Tendon Injuries Is
Tendons transmit force from muscle to bone. When demand outpaces the tissue's capacity to adapt, the tendon becomes painful and less tolerant of load.
That is why tendon problems often feel better once you are warm and worse the next morning.
Symptoms
What patients commonly describe
Pain that warms up with activity and returns afterward
Local tenderness over a specific tendon
Stiffness the morning after loading
Loss of strength or confidence in the limb
Contributors
What can contribute
Rapid increases in training or work volume
Long layoffs followed by a return to full activity
Mechanics that concentrate load on one tissue
Insufficient recovery time
Our approach
How this is evaluated and cared for here
Care follows the examination. Nothing on this page is a treatment recommendation for your case.
The examination identifies the tendon involved and what level of load it currently tolerates.
Shockwave therapy, laser therapy, soft tissue work, and progressive loading guidance are the common tools, chosen to fit the case.
Meet your chiropractor
Meet Dr. Dean Younker
Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for patients in Grand Junction ever since. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is a member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association and the Grand Junction Chiropractor Association.
“Because no two patients are the same, here at Peak Performance, we take the time to listen to each patient. We then develop a personalized treatment plan. Our promise is to help you live your life better.”
FAQ
Common Questions
Is tendinitis the right word?
Persistent tendon pain is often better described as tendinopathy, since classic inflammation is not always the main feature.
How long do tendons take?
Tendon tissue adapts slowly, so these cases are usually measured in weeks rather than days.
Medical disclaimer
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. Always speak with a qualified provider about your own situation, and call 911 for a medical emergency.
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