Tendonitis/Bursitis/Arthritis

Overuse of your muscles, skin and tendons can inflame the bursa (the fluid filled sac that protects the bones) causing pain and stiffness. The bursa allows smooth gliding between these moving parts. Since both tendons and bursae are located near joints, inflammation in these soft tissues will often be perceived as joint pain and can be mistaken for arthritis. Symptoms for both are similar – pain and stiffness aggravated by movement. Pain may be more prominent at night. Almost any tendon or bursa in the body can be affected, though those located around a joint are affected most often. Tendonitis and bursitis are usually temporary conditions, but can become recurrent or chronic problems. Unlike arthritis, they do not cause deformity or degeneration but can restrain motion. Dr Joe will help restore proper mobility and function to the spinal joints.