Comparing Tendinitis and Bursitis
Repetitive strain or stress injuries are unfortunately common in the workplace. In fact, national statistics report that repetitive strain injuries are not only the most common occupational health problem, but they are also the most costly. Two repetitive strain injuries that affect thousands of workers every year are tendinitis and bursitis. When tendons and tissues become inflamed after repeating the same motion over and over, you could develop tendinitis or bursitis.
Both of these conditions can cause severe discomfort and pain. In many cases, you may have to miss work so you can recover. During this break, you may need financial benefits to help you provide for yourself and your family while you are not earning a paycheck. For more information about filing for workers’ compensation benefits, contact a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511.
Tendinitis versus Bursitis
There are several differences between these two common conditions. One of the most important differences is the location of the pain and discomfort. As the name suggests, tendinitis affects the tendons, or tissues that connect muscle and bone, whereas bursitis develops in the bursa sacs in joints.
Some common symptoms of tendinitis include the following:
- Overall discomfort
- Aches
- Tenderness and swelling in affected area
If you are suffering from bursitis, you may experience the following:
- Stiffness
- Pain when touched
- Swelling and redness near the area
Often, the best treatment for tendinitis and bursitis is rest, which may require you to miss time at work, resulting in lost wages. However, you can make up for this loss through workers’ comp.
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You may need workers’ compensation benefits to help you if you have developed tendinitis or bursitis due to your job. At Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer can help you apply for benefits or file an appeal if you are denied benefits. Contact us today at 610-667-7511 and schedule a free consultation.