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Chronic Tendonitis

Tendonitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone.

When is Tendonitis considered chronic

Sever inflammation of a tendon can be called chronic Tendonitis.
Tendonitis that you cant seem to get rid of is considered chronic.
Recurring tendonitits is considered cronic.

Causes of Chronic Tendonitis

Aging
Arthritis
Wear and tear of the tendons
Repetitive motion like the one seen in athletes
Injuries to the tendons
Wrong way of exercising
Wrong posture
Excessive stretching of the muscle
Strain, over exercise or excessive pressure on the tendons
Sprain or muscle cramps

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