Warm with stretching. You should always stretch before exercising at full speed, says Terry Malone, Ed.D., executive director of sports medicine at Duke University. Stretching prevents the shortening of muscles and tendons that goes along with exercise.
In addition, says Mangine, some studies suggest that people who are less flexible are more prone to develop tendinitis. So stretching should be a regular part of your routine.
Brace yourself. Even a little extra support and warmth from a flexible brace or wrap can help during exercise and afterward, Mangine says. "There is no truth to the old wives' tale that wearing a brace will weaken the tendons and muscles, provided," he stresses, "you continue exercising."
Deep-freeze the pain. After exercising, ice is great for holding down both swelling and pain, Mangine says. However, people with heart disease, diabetes, or vascular problems should be careful about using ice because ice constricts blood vessels and could cause serious difficulties in people with such problems.
Wrap it up. Another alternative for reducing swelling is to wrap your pain in an Ace bandage, says Dr. Percy. Just be careful not to wrap the inflamed area too tightly or to leave the area wrapped for so long that it becomes uncomfortable or interferes with circulation.
Elevate. Raising the affected area is also good for controlling swelling.
In addition, says Mangine, some studies suggest that people who are less flexible are more prone to develop tendinitis. So stretching should be a regular part of your routine.
Brace yourself. Even a little extra support and warmth from a flexible brace or wrap can help during exercise and afterward, Mangine says. "There is no truth to the old wives' tale that wearing a brace will weaken the tendons and muscles, provided," he stresses, "you continue exercising."
Deep-freeze the pain. After exercising, ice is great for holding down both swelling and pain, Mangine says. However, people with heart disease, diabetes, or vascular problems should be careful about using ice because ice constricts blood vessels and could cause serious difficulties in people with such problems.
Wrap it up. Another alternative for reducing swelling is to wrap your pain in an Ace bandage, says Dr. Percy. Just be careful not to wrap the inflamed area too tightly or to leave the area wrapped for so long that it becomes uncomfortable or interferes with circulation.
Elevate. Raising the affected area is also good for controlling swelling.
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