essential for the growth and repair of bone and joint tissues
Experience suggests that resolution of tendinitis can be surprisingly time-consuming. The reasons can be found in the pathophysiology of tendon repair. Following flexor tendon laceration, tendon healing follows three phases. Initially, inflammation is observed, This stimulates migration and proliferation of fibroblasts and the removal of damaged tissue. The inflammatory phase ends long before tissue remodeling has been completed. Within the first week, collagen synthesis is initiated, though fiber orientation may be chaotic. By the fourth week, fibroblasts predominate and collagen content increases. Maturation of collagen and functional alignment occurs by the second month, with maximum functional restoration requiring exposure of the healing tendon to renewed loading. Exercise and movement are fundamental to the therapeutic process of an injured tendon. But premature exercise can be detrimental; movement of a deformed, devascularized, or inflamed tendon will provoke further injury and breakdown. Mechanical loading that results in a stiffer tendon development can provide structural integrity but a loss of mobility. Pain is an important indicator of either gross or microscopic abnormal tissue responses. In considering MSDs involving tendon and ligament it is especially important to differentiate between aggravation of an injury and exercise, which can be therapeutic. Exercise has proven to be an important component in the remodeling and strengthening of the ligaments of the rat knee. However, tendon and ligament adaptation and repair are inevitably slow processes -- a knee injury can take up to 2 years to fully repair. Thus, although tendon, in particular, can effect a considerable but slow adaptational response to increased physical demand, a progressive increase in loading demands can easily exceed remodeling capacity, increasing the likelihood of re-injury. The slow natural rate of tendon and ligament repair also highlights the importance of prevention and early intervention. Established injuries can persist for weeks and months even after ergonomic review of the workplace and remediation.
In cases where the tendon is inflamed (tendinitis), conservative treatment is usually only needed for three to four weeks. When symptoms are from tendinosis(tissue degeneration due to overuse), you can expect healing to take longer, usually up to three months. If the tendinosis is chronic and severe, complete healing can take up to six months.
in hindsight it would have been much better to stop for a week at the first sign of a twinge than to push through and be forced into a much longer layoff.
It's not my finger though, it's my elbow,
Since the word Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy, it (strictly speaking) refers to the energy and not the specific techniques taught by Reiki Masters. The techniques are more properly called the Usui System of Natural Healing after the founder of the system, Dr. Mikao Usui. However as Reiki is the common name, and a fine name at that, this is the name we will use here. A Reiki healing is very simply performed. The practitioner places his or her hands upon the person to be healed with the intent for healing to occur, and then the energy begins flowing. The Reiki energy is smart since the Universe is a very smart place indeed. The energy knows where to go, and what to do once it gets there, or else is being directed by a higher intelligence. The energy manages its own flow to and within the recipient. It draws through the healer exactly that amount of energy which the recipient needs. All this happens without direct conscious intervention by the healer. The healers job is to get out of the way, to keep the healing space open, and to watch/listen for signs of what to do next.
glucosmaine lays down the foundation for the everyday rebuilding of the connective tissues around the joints, including tendons, ligaments and cartilage
One capsule with liquid each day. If required, up to four capsules with liquid once a day.
Haven't tried any of those alternative therapies as I don't have the money, but my parents just got me Seven Seas Joint Care from Boots, which includes Glucosamine, chrondoitin, Cod liver oil and a whole bunch of vitamins. I'm all drugged up. According to the packet Quoteglucosmaine lays down the foundation for the everyday rebuilding of the connective tissues around the joints, including tendons, ligaments and cartilageI did want it initally just for my clicking knees (I'm only 23!) as I'd read somewhere that glucosamine doesn't have anything to do with tendons, but who knows...Anyway, I've heard that it takes 3 months to see any effect on clicking joints, but ost people seem to think it works well. Hopefully it will work well for the tendons too. At 15quid a packet (of 30 not-so-mini missile size tablets) it aint cheap (though there are cheaper ones), but half the price of one session at the physio/alternative therapist. We'll see how it goes.I am slightly worried that the side of the packet instructs me:QuoteOne capsule with liquid each day. If required, up to four capsules with liquid once a day.What? If required? Having checked the ingredient list it seems there is no established daily allowance for glucosamine, chrondoitin or cod liver oil. Does this mean that if I take them all at once I might be better tomorrow? I think I'll stick to one a day, just to be safe...
I have been using a topical glucosomine cream that seems to work a treat. Apply to the dodgy area and hey presto reduces swelling and tweaks. Not sure about using it every day though (cost, effectiveness)D
JR, Have you tried liquid Glucosamine? Do you know if it gets absorbed better than pills, which as you've said, you have to take with food.g
