TENDINITIS and BURSITIS Pain

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.

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.

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.

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.