Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon.
Tendonitis is your body's way of telling you, "Enough! You're putting too much stress on this muscle and joint."
If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal.
When you sprain an ankle, 1 or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn.
What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries.