Define tendon – how does Ayurveda strengthen them? - #16786

A few months ago, I injured my ankle while running, and my doctor told me I had a tendon strain. I had no idea what that meant at first, but after doing some research, I learned that tendons are the tissues that connect muscles to bones. They’re apparently really strong, but once they get injured, they take a long time to heal because they don’t get as much blood flow as muscles do. The recovery process has been slow, and even though the pain has reduced, I still feel stiffness and weakness in that area. That’s why I started looking into Ayurveda to see if there’s anything I can do to speed up healing. Does Ayurveda have a different way of looking at tendons? Are they related to any specific dosha? I feel like this could be a Vata issue since Vata governs movement, but I don’t really know. More importantly, are there Ayurvedic herbs, oils, or therapies that can help strengthen tendons and make them more flexible? I’d really like to prevent future injuries, especially since I’m active and don’t want to deal with chronic pain. I’ve read about things like sesame oil massages and herbal supplements for joint health, but I’m not sure which ones actually work for tendon recovery. Has anyone here used Ayurveda for tendon healing? If so, what worked best? I’d love to get some advice on both treatment and prevention so I can get back to my regular activities without worrying about another injury.