Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon in a certain region of the body. For a better understanding, the tendons connect the bone to the muscle and, when they become inflamed, the movement of the affected region is compromised.
So, the most common symptoms of tendinitis are swelling or edema, redness, heat and pain when touched. Tendinitis is most common in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles and hips. In most cases, it is caused by repeated minor trauma or sudden movements of a specific part of the body.
The treatment for tendinitis may or may not be medication, but Pilates already has been proven to be an excellent alternative to help eliminate inflammation and bring back the normal tendon function. Follow the post below and learn more!
Is Pilates good for tendinitis?
For sure! Pilates is great for both preventing and treating the symptoms of tendinitis, because the activity provides the necessary stretching and muscle-strengthening exercises to prevent the development of the disease.
In a Pilates class, all muscle groups are worked at the same time, which improves flexibility, strength and balance. For example, if your tendinitis is caused by poor posture, Pilates exercises will be essential to correct the body imbalance.
Thus, when practicing Pilates, the muscles are strengthened and stretched, which makes the joints also become lubricated, so the effort and impact will be greatly alleviated, the pains and the stiffness reduced and the movements will be healthier.
Besides, during Pilates exercises, your own body weight is used to perform smoother movements, so the prevention and treatment of tendinitis becomes safer and more effective, always providing well-being to clients after the activities.
Pilates has specific methods for each area affected by tendinitis. Therefore, the practice can offer several benefits, such as:
- joint health rehabilitation;
- mobilization of the shoulder joint;
- muscle stretching throughout the body;
- muscle strengthening, including core muscles;
- joint lubrication;
- reduced body tension;
- improvement of brain connections through stimulation to all systems of the body, achieved by the precise execution of movements;
- restoration of postural alignment, especially of the shoulders;
- ankle strengthening;
- increased neuromuscular motor coordination;
- relief of joint and muscle pain, promoted by increased circulation and elimination of toxins;
- promotion of muscle balance;
- increased flexibility of muscles and joints;
- potentialization of the results of sports training;
- injury prevention for athletes;
- increased functional capacities for everyday activities;
- rebalancing skeletal muscles;
- optimization of ergonomics, reducing impacts on joints and bursae, easing friction and inflammation.
There’s no doubt: Pilates is an important ally in the treatment of tendinitis, ensuring the rehabilitation of patients through exercises that restore movement, prevent injuries and condition the body.
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