Tendinitis Vs. Bursitis
Tendinitis and Bursitis have shared characteristics but involve different structures of the shoulder. Both deal with inflammation within the joint.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendon, the rope-like, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. When a muscle flexes or relaxes it pulls on the tendon, which then causes the bone to move.
Bursitis: Is the inflammation of the bursa, fluid filled sac, which acts as a cushion between bones and the tendons or muscles surrounding the bone. The bursa greatly reduces the friction within the joint.
Cause
Tendinitis:
- Acute injury
- Repetitive motions
Bursitis:
- Acute injury
- Repetitive motions
- infections/conditions like gout or arthritis
Treatment
- Resting the affected area -the first step to healing. Try avoiding the aggravated motion for a little while to allow the inflammation to decrease.
- Applying an ice pack -helps control the inflammation and decrease swelling.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), and aspirin are popular choices to further help decrease inflammation.
- Cortisone injections– Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug that provides pain relief. Unfortunately, this is only a short-term pain relief option ; therefore, less effective as a long-term therapy.
- Physical therapy– can strengthen the surrounding musculature to alleviate stress on the affected area. Strengthening can help prevent a recurrence. * In cases of infection caused bursitis, antibiotics may be prescribed.
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