Bursitis is a common cause of joint pain, particularly in the shoulders, hips, knees, and feet. If you’ve been struggling with joint pain that just won’t go away, it may be due to bursitis—an often-overlooked source of pain and inflammation that can be treated naturally without medication or surgery.
At Frederick Chiropractic Wellness Center, we specialize in non-invasive treatments for bursitis and joint pain. Our approach focuses on improving your body’s mobility and strength to relieve pain and prevent future flare-ups.
Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between your tendons and joints. They help reduce friction and allow for smooth movement. While bursae are found throughout your body, the most commonly affected areas are the shoulders, hips, knees, and feet—joints that endure repetitive motion and weight-bearing activities.
When a bursa becomes irritated from overuse or improper movement patterns, it can become inflamed. This inflammation, known as bursitis, leads to joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Many people with bursitis experience pain during everyday movements, such as lifting their arms, walking, or bending their knees.
Bursitis often develops from repetitive strain or prolonged pressure on a joint. However, the root cause is often linked to joint dysfunction, muscle imbalances, or poor movement mechanics. Here are some common triggers:
Whether you have shoulder, hip, or knee pain, bursitis can make even simple movements uncomfortable. Addressing the root cause is essential for long-term relief.
The most common symptoms of bursitis include:
Shoulder bursitis may make it difficult to lift your arm overhead, while hip bursitis often causes pain when walking or lying on your side. Knee bursitis can make it painful to bend or kneel.
We take a whole-body approach to treating joint pain and bursitis at Frederick Chiropractic Wellness Center. We understand that joint inflammation doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s often the result of muscle imbalances, improper movement patterns, and lifestyle factors. By addressing the root cause of your pain, we help you achieve long-term relief and improved joint function.
Our treatments can help with:
If you’re tired of living with joint pain or have been diagnosed with bursitis, Frederick Chiropractic Wellness Center is here to help. Our holistic, drug-free treatments focus on improving your mobility, reducing inflammation, and strengthening your body to prevent future pain.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward pain-free movement.
Our treatments can help with:
Shoulder bursitis can cause pain when lifting your arm or performing overhead activities. It’s often linked to upper back and neck muscle imbalances, which can create abnormal shoulder movement patterns. Chiropractic care helps improve shoulder mobility and strengthen supporting muscles to reduce pain.
Hip bursitis often presents as pain on the outer side of the hip, making it difficult to walk, climb stairs, or lie on the affected side. Weak hip stabilizers or tight lower back and pelvis muscles often contribute to this condition. Chiropractic adjustments and functional rehabilitation exercises can address these underlying issues.
Knee bursitis can cause swelling and discomfort around the knee joint, making it painful to bend or kneel. It’s commonly associated with poor alignment and weak quadriceps or glute muscles. Our treatment focuses on improving knee stability and reducing inflammation.
Medical treatment for bursitis typically includes anti-inflammatory medications or steroid injections to reduce swelling. While these treatments may offer temporary pain relief, they don’t address the underlying issue—the abnormal joint mechanics or muscle imbalances that caused the bursitis in the first place.
Additionally, repeated steroid injections can slow down the body’s natural healing process and even cause long-term damage to the joint tissues.
Our approach to treating bursitis focuses on improving joint function and reducing inflammation without needing medications or injections. Here’s how we can help:
We begin by thoroughly evaluating your spine and joints to identify the root cause of your pain. Whether it’s shoulder pain from poor posture or hip pain due to weak stabilizing muscles, we look at the whole picture to determine what’s straining your joints.
We use advanced therapies, such as Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM), to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing. This gentle, noninvasive treatment helps calm irritated bursae and surrounding tissues.
Spine and joint adjustments improve mobility and reduce abnormal strain in your tendons, muscle,s and other soft tissues. For example, if you’re experiencing knee pain or shoulder pain, restoring proper joint motion can alleviate pressure on the bursa and reduce inflammation.
Once inflammation is under control, we guide you through personalized exercises to strengthen the muscles around your joints. Building stability helps prevent future flare-ups of bursitis and reduces your risk of developing arthritis-related joint pain.
We address lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your joint pain. This could include posture adjustments, ergonomic advice, or tips for modifying your activities to avoid repetitive strain on your joints.
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