Even though the iliofemoral ligament is not a tendon, it is subject to the same strains, stresses, and over-use syndromes of all other tendons in the human body. As a result, this ligament lends itself to the successful treatment just as all other tendons.
The iliofemoral ligament is a wide band that stretches between the ilium
(which is part of the hipbone) and the femur (upper leg bone).
Most ligaments originate from a bone, and attach to another bone. Tendons, on the other hand, originate from a muscle and attach to a bone.
When the iliofemoral ligament presents with tendinitis, it is palpable. The patient can actually locate the tendon by touch. It will be tender upon touching.
What are the causes ?
Ordinary use as well as over use, and underuse. Walking can bring on tendinitis, and not walking (as with an elderly person or sedentary person). Other susceptible activities include Marathon walking, stooping (as in gardening) and baseball catchers. Running and climbing (mountain climbing or rock climbing) Stair climbing, ladder climbing. Dancing, ballet, tennis, golf, squash, and jumprope
Iliofemoral tendinitis, as with all other forms of tendinitis has been a problem for all health professionals for many years. It has proven itself to be intractable and resistant to the treatment approaches of all of the health professions.
One reason for this is that most of the rehabilitative effort has been concentrated on the tendons, and very little effort on the muscles.
Our home self- treatment concentrates more, and effective, rehabilitative attention on the muscles and thereby yields greater results.
Throw the Book at It!
Rhetorically speaking, of course. Seriously though, the book "Cure Yourself of Tendinitis (At Home Now)." discusses each and every area of the human anatomy that can develop tendinitis; How to locate, and treat each area, and best of all, it is in an easy-to-understand format with color illustrations. Order here
Ratings
Medical
I give the medical profession a rating of "C" for the treatment of hip tendinitis. Cortisone shots do help, but the affect is usually temporary.
Chiropractic
The chiropractic profession rates a "D" with this particular type of tendinitis because there is usually no neurological contributing cause. However, chiropractic deserves a "B" rating when it comes to shoulder and elbow tendinitis because about 10-20% of the cases do respond favorably to manipulation when there is a neurological component.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists rate an "D-" because they often encourage the patient to perform muscle work exercises, when not indicated. Muscle work is the activity that usually initiates the tendinitis.
Acupuncture
Not enough data available, Dr. Holtman's home-self treatment deserves an "A" because it concentrates more, effective rehabilitative effort on the muscles, while not neglecting the tendons.
However, with hip tendinitis, no muscles are involved, so, in some way, this simplifies the home-care.
What the book, by Dr. Edward G. Holtman D.C. reveals:
1. Discusses each and every area of the body where tendinitis can occur, and how to locate and treat each area.
2. The all-important role that the body's muscles play in the onset and the treatment of tendinitis.
3. What most physical therapists are doing to hurt or impede your progress with tendinitis!
4. The basic theory, or principals, for treating tendinitis anywhere in the body!
5. The reasons all health professionals have, thus far, failed to deliver lasting results with tendinitis (This should be embarrassing!)
6. Why seniors develop tendinitis.
7. How to treat your tendinitis yourself at home with lasting results and at a low cost.
More Information:
Dr. Edward Holtman has had 48 years experience in the chiropractic field, for the past 18 years he has specialized in the treatment of tendinitis locally, nationally, and internationally.
For more information on his methods contact:
http://www.TendonRelief.com
Office Phone: 262-673-5650 Monday through Friday after 10:30 A.M CST.
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