Conditions We Treat
Bursitis & Tendinitis Treatment in Manassas, VA
Bursitis and tendinitis treatment in Manassas, VA helps relieve pain around the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, and heel so you can get back to normal activity. Our rheumatologists use ultrasound to pinpoint the problem and offer targeted treatments, including in-office injections.
- Board-certified rheumatologists
- Most insurance plans accepted
- Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
Ultrasound-guided evaluation
Injections in office
What Are Bursitis and Tendinitis?
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, tendons, and muscles near joints. Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon, the cord that attaches muscle to bone. Both are common causes of joint-area pain, and they often occur together, especially in the shoulder.
Common Locations and Symptoms
- Shoulder: pain lifting the arm or sleeping on the side, often from rotator cuff tendinitis or bursitis
- Hip: pain on the outer hip that worsens when lying on that side
- Elbow: tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow pain with gripping
- Knee: swelling over the kneecap or pain below it
- Heel: Achilles tendon pain and stiffness
Symptoms include aching, tenderness, swelling, and pain with movement.
Causes and Risk Factors
Repetitive motions, overuse, awkward posture, sudden increases in activity, and aging tendons are common causes. Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthritis can also inflame bursae and tendons.
How We Diagnose Bursitis and Tendinitis
A careful exam often points to the source of pain. Musculoskeletal ultrasound lets your clinician see the tendon or bursa directly and check for tears or fluid. If a bursa is swollen, aspiration can test the fluid for crystals or infection.
Treatment Options
- Rest from aggravating activities, ice, and activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory medications when appropriate
- Stretching, strengthening, and physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections for persistent bursitis or tendinitis
- PRP injections for selected chronic tendon problems
- Treating any underlying inflammatory arthritis
When to Seek Care
Schedule a visit if pain lasts more than a couple of weeks, limits your movement, or keeps you up at night. Seek prompt care for a red, hot, swollen bursa with fever, which may be infected.
Next steps
Get evaluated in Manassas
Call (703) 361-3255 or request an appointment online. Our Manassas office is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
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How We Help
Services Used to Evaluate and Treat Bursitis and Tendinitis
These in-office services may be part of your evaluation or treatment plan.
Radiation-free, real-time imaging of joints, tendons, and soft tissue to look for inflammation.
Corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and PRP joint injections as one part of a broader treatment plan.
Platelet-rich plasma injections for certain joint, tendon, and ligament problems.
Removing and testing fluid from a swollen joint to help find the cause, such as gout or infection.
Your Care Team
Rheumatology Clinicians Who Treat Bursitis and Tendinitis
Our board-certified rheumatologists and nurse practitioners care for patients with bursitis and tendinitis at our Manassas office.
Nurse practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
FAQs
Bursitis and Tendinitis Questions
Answers to common questions from patients in Manassas and across Northern Virginia.
How long does bursitis or tendinitis take to heal?
Many cases improve within a few weeks with rest and treatment. Chronic tendon problems can take longer and may need a structured exercise program.
Is a steroid injection safe for tendinitis?
Injections can relieve pain around tendons, but they are used carefully and not repeated too often. Your clinician will discuss risks and benefits.
Can ultrasound show a rotator cuff tear?
Ultrasound can show many rotator cuff tendon problems, including some tears. MRI may be recommended in certain cases.
Should I keep exercising?
Gentle movement is usually helpful, but avoid activities that cause sharp pain until you are evaluated.
Related Conditions
Related Conditions We Treat
Many rheumatic conditions share symptoms or occur together. Learn about related conditions.
Osteoarthritis
Joint pain and stiffness from cartilage wear
Gout & Pseudogout
Crystal-related joint flares
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory joint pain, swelling, and stiffness
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand numbness, tingling, and weakness
Request an Appointment
Schedule a Visit for Bursitis and Tendinitis
Request an appointment online or call (703) 361-3255 to be evaluated at our Manassas office.
