Therapy | Tendinitis of the thigh

Therapy

With thigh tendon inflammation, the causes must be eliminated. In the case of an inflammation caused by accidents, the focus is accordingly on protecting and, if necessary, bandaging the thigh. The treatment with cold compresses helps to let the swelling and inflammation subside.

If the pain gets worse under cold treatment, it should not be continued. Painkillers from the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Ibuprofen, Voltaren®) are used to ease the inflammation, as they prevent the release of inflammatory messengers. They are also effective against pain.After initially sparing the affected muscles and tendons, light movement and stretching exercises should be started as the inflammation subsides.

If immobilised for too long, there is a risk that muscles will atrophy (regress) and the tendon sheaths will stick together. However, this should be discussed with the treating physician, since premature stress on the inflamed tendons can prevent the healing process. Taping is a sensible method of supporting strained muscles and tendons.

In the case of tendon inflammation on the thigh, the elastic kinesiotape is mainly used. At the beginning of the symptoms, there is not much you can do with tapen. The basis of the therapy is rather the physical protection.

If, however, increasing mobility is possible again in the course of the treatment, the muscles can be well supported by the tape. As a rule, a physiotherapeutic treatment follows in which the thigh muscles are to be strengthened again. Tape can also be used here at the beginning.

Homeopathic remedies can also be used for tendon inflammation. At the beginning, Arnica and Rhus toxicodendron are most suitable. Bryonia can be used if the complaints are intensified by strain.

In addition, remedies such as Symphytum, Lachesis and Sulfur can be taken. Ideally, the homeopathic remedies are used as a supplement to physical rest and subsequent exercise therapy.