Pain relief for tendinitis, sprains and strains

this herb can be combined with any of the three supplements I mentioned above.

MSMsupports healthy connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. It’s used for arthritis, too. This one is a must for prevention.

Also known to increase fertility, white willow bark may ease aches and pains. It is a mild blood thinner.

Great for inflammation and pain, especially around the joints, ginger increases blood circulation (be careful with other blood thinners). You can buy fresh root at any grocery store and grate into your meals, or make tea.

This homeopathic remedy is used for tendon pain, especially in the Achilles, feet, hips, wrists and areas near other joints. Boiron makes this in pellet form.

Also a homeopathic, arnica has been used for centuries to treat general pain. It can be taken orally or applied topically. The topical cream Traumeel byHeel contains arnica and several other healing compounds targeted specifically to reduce pain and inflammation from strains and sprains.

Tendinitis can sometimes be the result of arthritis, gout, Reiter syndrome or Ankylosing spondylitis, Lyme disease or other conditions. See your doctor for a correct diagnosis, and ask if these supplements are right for you.

JAMES CLARKE/GETTY IMAGES Ginger is great for inflammation and pain, especially around the joints.