Tendons hurt because of being under constant strain from overuse

 

When do your Tendons reach their breaking point?

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• Overworked tendons, weaken and become painful, like a constantly pulled rope.

• “Busy tendons” like  Achilles, shoulder, knee, elbow are most affected during daily movements.

• Lack of rest can push them past their limit.

• Healthy tendons have aligned collagen fibers, strong like bridge cables

• In tendinopathy, fibers tangle, making tendons weak and painful.
   

The Painful Changes Happening Inside
 

• Overworked tendon cells (tenocytes) can tire or die, weakening the tendon.

• Tiny new blood vessels and nerves grow in, making the area extra sensitive and painful.

• The tendon becomes stiff, sore, and less elastic, like a worn-out bungee cord.

• Doctors can feel thickened or tender areas and use ultrasound or MRI to see frayed collagen and invading vessels.

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In short, tendinopathy isn’t just a sore tendon. It’s a warning that your body’s ropes need rest, repair, and rebalancing.