3. Not Warming Up Prior to Exercise
Good exercise routines involve warming up and cooling down for a good reason. The body does not function at its best when it is forced to move at full intensity suddenly or stop too quickly. This is especially true when you are not accustomed to exercising. You may hear of people who have been inactive and suddenly get tendonitis from participating in sports without proper warming up.
If you have promptly begun an exercise routine and do not do stretches before or after, the pain that results may be the result of damage to the tendon which binds the muscle to the bone. The best way to treat the problem is rest, cold compresses and in some cases, pain relief. A physical therapist can give you tips on how to stretch out before exercise to avoid injury or aggravating your tendonitis. It is a good idea to work out with a trained instructor who has a full warm-up session.