Tendinitis is one of the more common conditions that we see. Usually as a result of injuries or overuse. Often the pain can be activity related, or activity limiting, but what exactly is tendinitis? Tendons Tendons are tough fibrous cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Tendons often look like fiber optic cable, with many long strands of connective tissue coming from the muscle. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the tendon, which pulls on the bone. There are a nu