TENDINITIS and BURSITIS Pain
Persistent joint pain, discomfort with movement, or nagging aches that won't resolve after exercise—these are often telltale signs of tendinitis or bursitis. These conditions rank among the most common causes of joint pain and inflammation we treat at Pro-Form Physiotherapy in Sydney.
Whether your symptoms developed gradually over time or were triggered by a specific movement or activity overload, we're here to help. Our personalised approach to tendinitis treatment and shoulder bursitis treatment is designed to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent future flare-ups.
In this article:
1) What is the difference between tendinitis and bursitis?
2) Common causes and risk factors of tendinitis and bursitis
3) Our approach to physiotherapy for tendinitis and bursitis
4) When should you seek treatment for tendinitis and bursitis?
What is the difference between tendinitis and bursitis?
Tendinitis involves inflammation or irritation of a tendon—the thick fibrous cord that connects muscle to bone. It typically develops from repetitive movements, poor biomechanics, or overuse.
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa—a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions joints and helps tendons and muscles move smoothly. When the bursa becomes irritated or compressed, it leads to pain, swelling, and restricted movement.
While these conditions can affect various joints throughout the body, they most commonly occur in the shoulders (particularly the rotator cuff), elbows (such as tennis elbow), knees, hips, and Achilles tendon.
Common causes are risk factors of tendinitis and bursitis
Tendinitis and bursitis typically develop from repetitive stress or overuse activities like lifting, throwing, or running. Poor technique or training errors often contribute to these conditions, as do muscle imbalances, joint instability, and previous injuries that weren't properly rehabilitated. For many of our patients, poor posture or workplace ergonomics—especially common among desk workers—play a significant role.
These injuries can become chronic if not addressed promptly, which is why seeking tailored physiotherapy treatment early is crucial for optimal recovery.
Our approach to physiotherapy for tendinitis and bursitis
At Pro-Form Physiotherapy, we employ a holistic, evidence-based approach to tendinitis treatment and shoulder bursitis treatment. We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your movement patterns, posture, and biomechanics to identify the root cause of your symptoms.
Your personalised treatment plan may include manual therapy and joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques and dry needling, activity modification and load management strategies, targeted strengthening and mobility exercises, postural correction and ergonomic guidance, and a gradual return-to-activity program.
For shoulder bursitis treatment specifically, we focus on optimising scapular positioning, strengthening the rotator cuff, and improving overhead mechanics to reduce impingement and restore smooth shoulder function.
When should you seek treatment for tendinitis and bursitis?
Consider booking a physiotherapy consultation if you're experiencing persistent or aching pain near a joint, especially with movement, swelling or tenderness around tendons or joints, pain that intensifies with repetitive tasks or exercise, loss of strength, mobility, or control, or clicking, catching, or discomfort with overhead or rotational movements.
Don't wait for symptoms to "settle down" on their own—early intervention is the key to achieving a quick and lasting recovery.
Tendinitis and bursitis can persist for months without proper treatment. Let our expert physiotherapists guide your recovery journey and help you return to the activities you love—completely pain-free.
Book your appointment today for personalised tendinitis treatment and shoulder bursitis treatment in Sydney.
Conditions We Treat
GOLFERS ELBOW
TENDONITIS & BURSITIS
SWELLING & OEDEMA
WORKPLACE INJURIES
MUSCLE SORENESS
BONE FRACTURES
BALANCE PROBLEMS
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