Drywall Hangers’ Tendinitis
Drywall Hangers’ Tendinitis Dr. Edward G. Holtman, D.C. 48+ Years Chiropractic/Tendinitis Treatment Specialist
by Dr. Edward G. Holtman, D.C.
April 6, 2009

Many tendinitis sufferers will endure the pain for many months, partly because they have sought help and didn’t receive it. Partly because they think they can’t afford it, and partly because they are not ready.
Of these three situations, being ready is the most important. Why? Because being ready is most often preceded by not having achieved lasting results anywhere, not being able to afford more expenditures and not having had the pain long enough or ‘sharply’ enough.

What causes Tendinitis?

The number one cause of tendinitis is over-use or abuse of the muscles and tendons. In fact, my theory is that the true root of the tendinitis problem lies in the muscles. By delivering more and proper rehabilitative care to the muscles, much better results are achieved.

Direct injury or a blow to the tendon is another cause of tendinitis. Believe it or not, some antibiotics can cause tendinitis.
Fluoroquinolones (Brand name Cipro, Floxin, and Levaquin) which are used to treat bladder, respiratory, and other infections can inflame and even rupture tendons.

Others are Ciprofloxacin, Cholesterol lowering drugs such as Zocor, Lipitor, Baycol, Pravachol, Lescol, and Mevacor can occasionally cause rhabdomyolysis (deterioration of the muscles). These drugs can also adversely affect the liver.

Aging can also initiate tendinitis. As we become ‘chronologically gifted’, we lose muscle mass, muscle strength, muscle tone, and muscle elasticity.

Drywall hangers are particularly vulnerable to tendinitis because of the excessive arm work involved with this job. The drywall itself is a problem. It is large, heavy, and unwieldy. Add to that, much of the work is done over head, which means the drywall must be lifted (if the installer doesn’t have the luxury of a drywall lift.) and held in place and fastened to the wall or ceiling. Viola! Tendinitis Heaven!

Most health professionals are having difficulty in achieving lasting results with tendinitis. (I personally had tendinitis myself for 6 ½ years and I am a health professional!) The truth is tendinitis is not nearly as difficult to treat if you know what to do about it.

Lasting results are attainable.

For more FREE information on the subject of Tendinitis:
Dr. Edward G. Holtman, D.C. 262-673-5650 after 10:30 A.M. C.S.T.
E-Mail: drtendon@tendonrelief.com