Tendinitis Treatment in San Antonio

Expert Sports Medicine Care to Help You Move Without Pain Again

What Is Tendinitis?

Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon, the strong tissue that connects muscle to bone. It most commonly develops from repetitive movement, overuse, sports participation, or physically demanding jobs. While tendinitis may start as mild discomfort, continuing to push through the pain can lead to chronic tendon damage and a much longer recovery.

The good news? Early treatment often allows patients to recover without surgery.

Common symptoms of Tendinitis

You may benefit from seeing a sports medicine specialist if you're experiencing:

  • Pain that worsens with movement

  • Tenderness over a joint or tendon

  • Swelling or inflammation

  • Stiffness, especially in the morning

  • Weakness during activity

  • Pain during sports, exercise, or work

  • Difficulty lifting, gripping, walking, or reaching overhead

If your pain has lasted more than a few weeks or keeps coming back, it's time to have it evaluated.

Areas of Tendinitis We Commonly Treat

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How Do We Treat Tendinitis?

A Return-to-Play Plan Built Around You

Most tendinitis cases don't require surgery. Our sports medicine physicians start with the least invasive approach that gets you back to your sport or activity as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Physical Therapy: Targeted rehab to strengthen the tendon and surrounding muscles.

  • Corticosteroid Injections: Fast-acting anti-inflammatory relief for acute flare-ups.

  • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy: harnesses your body's own healing factors.

  • Ultrasound-Guided Procedures: Precision treatment with real-time imaging.

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery: When conservative treatment hasn't resolved the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tendinitis

MEET OUR SPORT MEDICINE PHYSICIANS

Our sports medicine physicians serve as the official orthopedic providers for San Antonio's professional and collegiate sports teams. That means sideline-tested experience treating tendon injuries in athletes who need to get back to competition, fast and safely. We bring that exact standard of care to every active patient, from weekend warriors to lifelong athletes.

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