Muscle, tendon and soft tissue problems
Muscle, tendon and soft tissue problems
Muscles, tendons, ligaments and bursae are the soft tissues that move and stabilise joints. Strains, sprains and tendon problems are common in gym-goers, athletes and desk workers.
Dr. Shweta Vandurkar, orthopaedic surgeon in Thane, evaluates your history, examines the area, reviews imaging when needed, and explains every option clearly, starting with the least invasive that can work.
Seek urgent care for: Sudden pop with a gap in the muscle and loss of strength; Hot, red swelling with fever; Severe swelling and tense pain in a limb after injury.
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Conditions we assess: muscles and soft tissue
Muscle strain or tear
Overstretching or tearing of muscle fibres.
- Sudden pain during activity
- Bruising or swelling
- Pain on stretching the muscle
Ligament sprain
Overstretching of the ligaments around a joint.
- Pain and swelling after a twist
- Joint feels loose or unstable
Tendinitis or tendinopathy
Irritation of a tendon from overuse.
- Pain with specific movements
- Tenderness near a joint
Bursitis
Inflamed fluid sac over a joint.
- Swelling over a joint
- Warm, tender lump
Myofascial pain (muscle knots)
Tight trigger points in overworked muscles.
- Painful knots in muscles
- Widespread tightness with desk work
Not sure where to start?
Solutions, from simple to surgical
- Relative rest, then gradual return to activity
- Pain-relief medicines and gels as advised
- Physiotherapy: stretching, strengthening and technique correction
- Heat or cold therapy
- Trigger-point injections for muscle knots
- Corticosteroid injection for bursitis (selected cases)
- PRP in selected tendon injuries; evidence varies
Injections are used selectively after assessment and are one part of a wider plan.
- Warm up and cool down for exercise
- Build load gradually; avoid sudden jumps in training
- Vary your tasks and change posture often
- Sleep, hydration and protein support recovery
- Tendon or muscle repair. For complete tears or ruptures that do not heal with rest.
- Release or debridement. For chronic tendon problems that fail to improve with treatment.
Where a specialised procedure is needed, Dr. Shweta will explain it clearly and, if appropriate, coordinate with the relevant specialist or hospital. Medicines and procedures are decided only after examination.
Your questions
A tear usually causes sudden pain, bruising, weakness and sometimes a visible gap. An examination decides.
Wait for a professional assessment first; early deep massage can worsen a tear.
Call or WhatsApp +91 89564 30965, or use the booking form. Dr. Shweta consults at five locations in Thane West.
Medical disclaimer: This page offers general educational information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after examination.