Tendonitis

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and swellings; reduces duration and severity; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Take 3-4 g (6,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Proteolytic enzymes are anti-inflammatory; they reduce inflammation and swellings; reduce duration and severity; alleviate pain; accelerate healing. Take proteolytic enzymes daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces swellings; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

Chondroitin sulfate promotes cartilage regeneration; helps to produce collagen; protects collagen; alleviates pain; accelerates tissue repair. Take 1.0-1.5 g of chondroitin sulfate daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with glucosamine.

Citrus bioflavonoids reduce inflammation and swellings; protect collagen; accelerate tissue repair; alleviate pain. Take 2-3 g of citrus bioflavonoids daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Creatine helps to maintain muscle mass; increases muscle strength and endurance; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Devil's claw is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain. Take 1.0-2.5 g of standardized devil's claw root extract daily, containing 3% of harpagosides, in divided doses, for many months.

DMSO is an anti-inflammatory; reduces swellings; reduces pain transmission; alleviates pain. Apply a topical preparation containing 10% of DMSO 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Arnicaa alleviates pain and symptoms; reduces inflammation and tenderness; accelerates healing. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Castor oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

Comfrey accelerates tissue healing; alleviates pain. Apply comfrey topical cream 2-3 times daily, for not more than 4 weeks per year, as suggested on the label.