What Is Tendonitis of the Foot?

When you use a set of muscles too much, you’re likely to strain the tendons. These are soft tissues that connect muscles to bones. At first, pain or swelling may come and go quickly. But if you do too much too soon, your muscles may get too tired again. The strain may cause a tendon’s outer covering to swell. Or it may cause small fibers in a tendon to pull apart. If you keep pushing your muscles, the tendons keep being harmed. The damage adds up. This causes tendonitis. Over time, pain and swelling may limit your activities. But with your healthcare provider’s help, tendonitis can be controlled. Both your symptoms and your risk of future problems, including tendon rupture, can be reduced.