Tendinitis is often accompanied by tenosynovitis which is an inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath . The exact cause of the inflammation is often unknown but may result from repeated trauma, strain, or overuse of the tendon. Tendinitis is the most frequent cause of acute shoulder pain .
Alternative medicine is an appropriate first step for tendinitis.
However, if your symptoms do not respond to natural therapies, the intervention of a conventional doctor may be necessary. Pressure is applied with the fingers to stimulate specific acupoints to block pain messages. Acupuncture is a core therapy of Chinese medicine and one of the oldest known techniques of healing. The acupuncturist stimulates particular acupoints corresponding to the patient 's complaint by inserting fine needles under the skin. Alexander Technique is a body-oriented therapy focused on improving posture and movement in order to reduce stress and strain on the body and help prevent future injuries.