Tendinosis is often misdiagnosed as Tendinitis

In the realm of medical terminology, conditions like tennis elbow and golfer's elbow were traditionally labeled as tendinitis. However, recent research has prompted a reevaluation, suggests that what is often diagnosed as tendonitis is actually tendinosis or tendinopathy. Tendinosis and tendinopathy are the same problem where detailed microscopic examinations of affected tissues have unveiled signs of permanent damage and disorganization, indicating irreversibility. Specifically, the collagen proteins degenerate. Unfortunately, the symptoms are the same for tendinitis and tendinosis and it is very difficult to distinguish between the two. 

Treatable conditions like tendinitis, where the body can heal, ActivMend works effectively to speed up recovery; However, it cannot accelerate the healing of permanent issues like tendinosis,

If ActivMend did not work, it is likely that you have tendinosis, not tendinitis

It's logical that if someone is diagnosed with tendonitis when they actually have tendinosis, ActivMend won't be effective. While ActivMend excels at expediting the healing process for tendonitis, it's powerless against tendinosis due to the irreversible nature of the damage. If ActivMend didn't work for you, tendinosis could be the reason.

Dry Needling is one of the few effective treatment for tendinosis

Research has demonstrated that intentionally creating minor damage to tendons can stimulate the healing process and improve tendon collagen structure. If you're dealing with tendinosis, you might want to consider dry needling. This technique involves using a needle to induce a healing response from the body and promote collagen restructuring. Pairing this procedure with ActivMend can significantly enhance the healing of the tendon, making it stronger. I recommend using ActivMend in conjunction with dry needling to maximize your body's healing response.