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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 39 MIN

Why Our Tendons Hurt: The Three Boneheads Podcast.

from Three Boneheads · host Howard Luks MD

A month or so ago, I wrote a post about why our tendons hurt. The most common reason is a process known as tendinopathy. It can be caused by excessive or insufficient use. Believe it or not, insufficient use is more common. Your metabolic health plays a significant role in whether you experience tendon pain, how severe it is, and how long it lasts. Read the post below for some background information. In today’s podcast, we touch on this topic. It’s not a small topic, and there’s a lot of nuance. We’ll have a lot more to say on this topic when we dive into particular diagnoses in the future. Howard, Jeff, and Jon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howardluksmd.substack.com/subscribe

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