Any injury, swelling, and pain in the joints, meridians, tendons, and muscles of the human body caused by external violent impact, forceful twisting, pulling, compression, accidental falls and contusions, or due to physical weakness, overexertion, continuous activity, long-term fatigue, or exposure to cold leading to meridian obstruction, without fractures, dislocations, or skin damage, is referred to as tendon injury.
After tendon injury, the damaged tissues at the injury site, such as muscle attachment points, fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules, send out pain signals, putting the injured area in a state of alert through nerve reflexes. Muscle contraction, tension, and even spasms are responses to this state of alert. The purpose is to reduce bodily activity and avoid stimuli such as traction and vibration to the injured area, thereby alleviating pain. This is a natural protective response of the human body. Whether it is an acute or chronic injury, hematoma and pain are often the primary signs of imbalance.
In clinical practice, it has been observed that pain can cause muscle tension, and muscle tension can also be accompanied by pain; they are two interrelated and mutually causal aspects. If the injured area is not supports promptly or supports incompletely, varying degrees of adhesion, fibrosis, or scarring may develop, leading to the continuous emission of harmful impulses that exacerbate pain, tenderness, or muscle tension and contraction. Subsequently, this can induce secondary pain foci in the surrounding tissues, forming a vicious cycle of pain.
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that after tendon injury, blood overflows into the tendons and vessels, damaging the meridians and obstructing blood flow, which leads to the formation of a hematoma. The hematoma can cause meridian blockage and result in pain, which is commonly known as “pain due to blockage”.
Interesting read! I’ve definitely experienced overuse injuries from long work hours at the computer. The idea of “meridian obstruction” combined with modern lifestyle makes sense—sometimes it’s not just physical strain but also cold or fatigue that sneaks up on you. Prevention is key!
Interesting points! I’ve struggled with tendonitis from overuse at work, and it’s frustrating how long it takes to heal. I never thought about cold exposure blocking meridians—that explains a lot. Do you recommend specific stretches
Article très intéressant ! J’ai souvent des douleurs aux tendons à cause du boulot devant l’ordi. Le froid aggrave vraiment les choses. Merci pour ces infos, je vais essayer de mieux m’échauffer avant le sport.
Great read! I’ve had my fair share of tendon issues from overworking at the gym. It’s wild how something as simple as too much repetition or poor recovery can cause that much pain. Definitely a reminder to listen to your body and not ignore the small warning signs before they turn into big injuries.
Great article! I’ve definitely experienced my fair share of muscle strains from overdoing it at the gym. It’s interesting how both sudden impacts and long-term fatigue can lead to injuries. Thanks for explaining the different causes—makes me want to be more mindful about recovery and not just pushing through the pain.