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Is your shoulder aching every time you reach overhead? Does your elbow flare up after a day of typing or gripping?

If so, you might be experiencing tendinitis—a common and frustrating condition that affects thousands of active adults and aging individuals across the country.

At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center in Geneva, IL, we help patients recover from tendinitis without surgery or long-term medication, using personalized, evidence-based care.

🦴 What Is Tendinitis?

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon—the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. This condition usually results from overuse, repetitive motion, or biomechanical imbalances that place excessive strain on the joint.

It can affect anyone, but is especially common in:

• Athletes and weekend warriors

• Manual laborers or office workers

• Older adults experiencing natural wear and tear

🎯 Most Common Types of Tendinitis We See in Geneva, IL

At FYZICAL Geneva, we frequently treat tendinitis in the following areas:

Each type presents with localized pain, stiffness, swelling, and often worsens with specific activities—yet all respond well to targeted physical therapy.

🔎 How Do You Know If It’s Tendinitis?

Here are the signs we look for when patients walk in with joint pain:

• A dull ache or sharp pain during movement

• Tenderness along the tendon

• Swelling or warmth at the joint

• Stiffness, especially in the morning or after rest

• Pain that gets worse with activity, but eases with rest

If these symptoms sound familiar, it’s important to seek care early. Untreated tendinitis can lead to chronic degeneration (tendinosis) or even tendon rupture.

🧠 Why Physical Therapy is the First—and Best—Step

While rest, ice, and medication may offer temporary relief, physical therapy targets the underlying causes of tendinitis: poor mechanics, muscle imbalances, and repetitive stress.

At FYZICAL Geneva, your care starts with a comprehensive evaluation to identify:

• Where the inflammation is occurring

• What movements are triggering it

• Which muscles or tissues are overcompensating

From there, we create a personalized treatment plan that includes:

✅ Pain Relief

• Manual therapy to release tight tissues

• Modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation

• Gentle stretching to ease tension

✅ Functional Recovery

• Strength training for the supporting muscles

• Postural retraining and ergonomic coaching

• Movement pattern correction to avoid re-injury

✅ Long-Term Prevention

• Home exercise programs

• Activity modification

• Education on proper warm-up and body mechanics

💙 What Makes FYZICAL Geneva Different?

We’re not a cookie-cutter PT clinic. At FYZICAL Geneva, we focus on:

• 👥 1:1, hands-on care with licensed physical therapists

• 🏃‍♂️ Functional goals tailored to your job, sport, or daily routine

• 🧠 Education-driven therapy, so you understand why you're hurting

• 🕒 Fast access with free consultations and next-day appointments

And because we offer Direct Access, you can start physical therapy without a physician referral—a major advantage for residents across Geneva, Batavia, and St. Charles, IL.

🌟 Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Movement

Whether your pain started last week or has been lingering for months, our team at FYZICAL Geneva is here to help you recover—and stay active.

📞 Call us today at 630-912-8636 or visit us at:
📍 2401 Kaneville Rd, #5, Geneva, IL 60134

We proudly serve patients in Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, and throughout Kane County.

🔗 Schedule Your Free Consultation Today »

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