Tendinosis or tendonopathy refers to the idea that this is a chronic , non inflamed condition. In theory the body is not recognizing the problem and does not attempt to heal it. Newer therapies include prolotherapy, which is the injection of non active substances like saline(salt water) that will invoke an inflammatory response and stimulate the body to heal and repair the area. Some practitioners "dry needle" the area ,essentially just poking the area with a needle to again provoke a reaction. Other newer therapies involve injecting the patients own platelets ( small blood cells) into the area. The patient's blood is drawn and spun down to isolate the platelet component and injected. Platelets are thought to have some healing properties. Tiger Woods has had this type of treatment for his knee.
If time and physical therapy do not suffice I would seek an orthopedic specialist that lists an interest in sport's medicine. They would be aware of these latest treatments.
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