A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation help treat tendonitis at home. Overuse, like typing or running, often causes extensor tendonitis. Pain from tendonitis gets worse if you use the affected muscles ...

Pain on the top of the foot often occurs due to overexertion or injury. However, several chronic conditions can also cause pain in the top of the foot. The foot has a complex set of tendons, muscles, ...