Tendonitis is one of the most common running injuries, most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the affected area, or from a sudden more serious injury. Tendinitis can occur in almost any area of the body where a tendon connects a bone to a muscle. It’s important that you begin treatment as soon as you feel the pain in your forearm. In most cases, tendonitis can be cured without the need to see a doctor. Common tendonitis treatment include rest or immobilization of the affected areas and medication to control pain. For mild to moderate tendinitis, doctors may recommend acetaminophen to relieve pain. Acetaminophen is only a pain reliever and has no anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason it can generally be safely combined with anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s advice. For more serious overuse injuries, physical therapy, over the counter pain medications, and complete rest may be necessary.

Initial treatment for tendonitis should consist of an ice pack. Some runners prefer to use a wet towel that has been in the fridge. Surgery is a last option for treatment of tendonitis in the wrist. Removal of soft tissue around the problem area can give the tendon more room to move without irritation. Surgery is also a viable option if an anatomical feature is causing the problem. Oral corticosteroid drugs are frequently used to treat extreme inflammation, pain and stiffness. The most commonly used oral corticosteroid is prednisone. Long-term use of this drug may give rise to cataracts, high blood pressure, problems sleeping, muscle loss, bruising, osteoporosis, weight gain, immune suppression and increased susceptibility to infection. Anti-inflammatory such as Ibrobrufen will help to reduce the swelling. Please note this should be taken with meals and never before running.